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colton

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An older adult may present with atypical clinical signs of pneumonia. The nurse practitioner needs to be aware that the clustering of all of the following signs and symptoms may be indicative of pneumonia in an older person except
 
  A. Bradycardia
  B. Malaise
  C. Anorexia
  D. Confusion

Question 2

Dan G., a 65-year-old man, presents to your primary care office for the evaluation of chest pain and left-sided shoulder pain. Pain begins after strenuous activity, including walking.
 
  Pain is characterized as dull, aching; 8/10 during activity, otherwise 0/10. Began a few months ago, intermittent, aggravated by exercise, and relieved by rest. Has occasional nausea. Pain is retrosternal, radiating to left shoulder, definitely affects quality of life by limiting activity. Pain is worse today; did not go away after he stopped walking. BP 120/80. Pulse 72 and regular. Normal heart sounds, S1 and S2, no murmurs. Which of the following differential diagnoses would be most likely?
  A. Musculoskeletal chest wall syndrome with radiation
  B. Esophageal motor disorder with radiation
  C. Acute cholecystitis with cholelithiasis
  D. Coronary artery disease with angina pectoris


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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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