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maychende

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An 80-year-old woman injured her foot on a piece of rusty wire. She tells the nurse she had a tetanus booster when she was 75. The nurse's response will be based on the knowledge that tetanus boosters
 
  a. should be repeated every 5 years.
  b. are not necessary for persons older than 70.
  c. do little good for the older adult.
  d. should be repeated with every injury, regardless of the previous booster.

Question 2

What is the best predictor that a hypertension patient will comply with a newly prescribed low-sodium diet?
 
  a. The amount of knowledge about the patient has of the diet.
  b. The amount of distress the patient has about his illness.
  c. The patient's previous ability to lose 15 lbs. through following a weight reduction program.
  d. The patient's desire to not suffer from hypertensive complications.


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

ANS: D
Tetanus boosters should be repeated every 10 years, unless an injury prompts the need for a booster. The age of the resident is not relevant. Any age group can contract tetanus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Previous behavior is a good indicator of future practice.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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