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The nurse is aware that the common symptom of pruritus in the older adult is the result of ___________________ _________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. a reduction of sebaceous gland function.
  b. a reduction of amount of perspiration.
  c. excessive bathing.
  d. use of detergent soaps.
  e. environmental conditions.

Question 2

The long-term care facility resident who has not worn his dentures for several months complains that the dentures no longer fit. The nurse explains that the dentures do not fit now because while he was not using them, his:
 
  a. gums have hypertrophied.
  b. gums have receded.
  c. jaw shape has altered.
  d. dentures have warped from disuse.


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tsternbergh47

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

ANS: A, B, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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Wow, this really help

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