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bclement10

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following can attribute to a sleep-wake cycle disturbance in the older adult?
 
  a. Increase in angiotensin
  b. Decrease in insulin
  c. Increase in growth hormone
  d. Decrease in melatonin

Question 2

How can the nurse demonstrate a positive attitude toward care planning? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Acknowledge the impact of a traumatic amputation on therapy.
  b. Encourage the resident's input on the care plan.
  c. Invite the resident and family member to attend the care plan meetings.
  d. Make a list of questions for the resident to ask at the care plan meeting.
  e. Help the resident to perform all activities of daily living (ADLs).


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jackie

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

ANS: D
A decrease in the melatonin level causes age-related sleep disturbances.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Making a list of questions for the resident and performing all the ADLs does not promote a positive attitude or allow the patient to pose his or her own questions.


bclement10

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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