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EAugust

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When the older adult complains of the multiple raspberry-colored bruises on his extremities (senile purpura), the nurse explains that these colorful marks of increasing age are the result of:
 
  a. arteriosclerotic changes in the vessels.
  b. prolonged clotting time.
  c. fragility of capillary walls.
  d. reduction of subcutaneous fat.

Question 2

The 80-year-old man says, I'm not hungry any more. Nothing has any taste. The home health nurse suggests that he should add small amounts of ________________ ___________________ to enhance the flavor of foods.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.


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kkenney

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)


EAugust

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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