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tth

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The nurse is aware that children with __________ have the treatment and care needs of persons of advanced age.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

How should the nurse provide written discharge instructions for a patient with macular degeneration?
 
  a. Write the instructions in bold print.
  b. Adjust the table and light to assist the patient to use peripheral vision to read.
  c. Place written document directly in front of the patient to read.
  d. Read the document to the patient.


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

ANS:
progeria

A rare condition called progeria causes severe premature aging. When they are only 8 or 9 years of age, children with progeria have the physiology and appearance of 70-year-olds.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Assist the patient to use peripheral vision because central vision is lost in macular degeneration.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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