Author Question: Mr. Miner, an 82-year-old retired teacher, is being admitted to your unit for rehabilitation. He ... (Read 40 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Mr. Miner, an 82-year-old retired teacher, is being admitted to your unit for rehabilitation. He recently sustained a pelvic fracture while riding his motorcycle.

The existing health problems to consider while creating his rehabilitation plan include all of the following except
a. Diabetes, benign prostatic hypertrophy
b. Hypertension, osteoporosis, hearing loss
c. Poor peripheral vision, arthritis, asthma
d. Diabetes, arthritis, asthma

Question 2

An older adult who has an MI may not have any chest pain and instead may complain of

a. Nausea and dyspnea
b. Severe constipation
c. Headache and intense hunger
d. Pain in the joints

fffftttt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Diabetes and benign prostatic hypertrophy would have the least effect on Mr. Minor's rehabilitation plan. Musculoskeletal concerns and cardiovascular and respiratory problems would be of the most concern, along with renal, mental status, and perception changes.

Answer to Question 2

A
Nausea and dyspnea are symptoms that can signal decreased myocardial blood flow and MI. Constipation (response B), intense hunger (response C), and joint pain (response D) are not documented as alternative presentations of chest pain.