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AEWBW

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A nurse evaluates the teaching done for an older adult with an upper respiratory infection during a heat wave. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  A) The air conditioner increases the ventilation in my apartment.
  B) I know that having diabetes will impact my body temperature.
  C) If I have an alcoholic drink, it will affect my body temperature.
  D) I can take an antihistamine; it will not have an effect on my temperature.

Question 2

It is July in Atlanta, and 90F in the shade. An 80-year-old client who lives alone in an apartment is struggling to stay cool. What functional consequence of the aging process increases this client's susceptibility to heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
 
  A) Delayed and diminished sweating
  B) Impaired peripheral blood circulation
  C) Renal insufficiency
  D) Changes in endocrine regulation


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amanda_14

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

Ans: D
Antihistamines are a risk for heat-related illness. Alcohol is a risk factor for hyperthermia and hypothermia. Diabetes is a risk factor that affects hyperthermia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Delayed and diminished sweating are functional consequences of aging that create a risk for health exhaustion and heat stroke among older adults. Endocrine, renal, and circulatory factors have a less significant bearing on this risk.


AEWBW

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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