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daltonest1984

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The nurse takes into consideration that the arthritic patient may be less likely to exercise because:
 
  a. fragility of the bones puts the patient at risk for fractures.
  b. numbness in the feet and legs put the patient at risk for a fall.
  c. stiffened ligaments and tendons put the patient at risk for reduced flexibility.
  d. moving heavy edematous limbs puts the patient at risk for fatigue.

Question 2

The nurse explains that the slowed speed of nerve impulses will cause the older adult to:
 
  a. get a scrambled message in the brain.
  b. take longer to complete an activity.
  c. become confused.
  d. forget how to complete the activity.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




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