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BRWH

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What is an important strategy for a nurse inspecting an older adult's peripheral vascular status?
 
  a. Compare one side of the body with the other
  b. Avoid touching the skin because of characteristic skin tenderness
  c. Massage the older adult's legs to see if circulation improves
  d. Flex and extend the knees to determine tolerance of joint movement

Question 2

Normal age-related changes affecting the respiratory status of older adults are gradual. Some of these changes include
 
  a. Weakened abdominal muscles
  b. Increased rigidity of the rib cage
  c. Increased thickness of the alveolus capillary membrane
  d. All of the above


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

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Normally, the extremities should be symmetrical in size and characteristics of pigment, temperature, and blood vessels. If they are not, it should be reported. Responses B, C, and D are inappropriate and incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

D
In the normal aging process, abdominal muscles weaken, decreasing inspiratory and expiratory efforts; the rib cage becomes rigid because of calcification of cartilage; and the alveolus capillary membranes thicken, decreasing the surface area for gas exchange.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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