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Alygatorr01285

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The nurse reminds the 80-year-old patient that her respiratory system has decreased resistance to respiratory infections, making her more at risk for:
 
  a. COPD.
  b. bronchitis.
  c. pneumonia.
  d. atelectasis.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient in a Posey safety reminder device (SRD) for which problem(s) that may increase because of use of SRDs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Immobility
  b. Restlessness
  c. Risk for impaired circulation
  d. Risk for skin impairment
  e. Incontinence


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Ahnyah

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

C
Decreased resistance to respiratory infections causes older individuals to contract pneumonia.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D, E
The use of SRDs increases a patient's immobility, restlessness, risk for skin impairment, risk for impaired circulation, and incontinence.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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