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bobypop

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The home health nurse cautions the older adult patient that because of age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system, there is an increased risk for:
 
  a. fractures due to poor uptake of calcium.
  b. heart attacks due to increased effort to ambulate.
  c. respiratory failure due to kyphosis.
  d. falls related to posture changes.

Question 2

The nurse caring for a Mexican-American patient who is in labor demonstrates cultural sensitivity by:
 
  a. encouraging female family members to be present for the delivery.
  b. encouraging the patient's spouse to be present for the delivery.
  c. asking the patient's spouse to see his baby before cutting the umbilical cord.
  d. asking patient's spouse to hold the neonate before bathing the neonate.


whitcassie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in individuals over 65, in part because of posture changes brought on by age.

Answer to Question 2

A
When caring for Mexican-Americans, it is considered inappropriate for the husband to be present during birth. The father is not expected to see his wife or baby until both are cleaned and dressed.


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