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ec501234

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During the health interview, the older adult complains of vague physical gastrointestinal complaints, the inability to fall asleep, frequent periods of wakefulness during the night, and a decrease in appetite. What should the nurse inquire about?
 
  a. Feelings of depression
  b. Time of last bowel movement
  c. Environmental stimuli that disturb sleep
  d. Frequency and size of meals

Question 2

What data would the nurse expect to find when performing an assessment of a 90-year-old suspected of having an upper respiratory infection?
 
  a. Temperature elevation over 101 F
  b. Elevated white blood count
  c. History of recent periods of confusion
  d. Record of increased fluid intake


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

ANS: A
Vague physical complaints, sleep disturbances, and changes in appetite and food intake are signals of possible depression.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The older adult does not exhibit a marked increase in temperature or in the white blood count as a response to infection. History of confusion and a decrease in appetite and fluid intake are cardinal signs of infection in the older adult.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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