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ereecah

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A 75-year-old male is worried that his wartlike dark macules with distinct borders are melanomas. What would be the most likely cause for the macules?
 
  a. Senile lentigo
  b. Cutaneous papillomas
  c. Seborrheic keratoses
  d. Xerosis

Question 2

Why does the nurse modify the environment to keep it warmer for the older adult?
 
  a. A change in the metabolic rate
  b. Decreased subcutaneous tissue
  c. Changes in the musculoskeletal system
  d. A weakened peripheral vascular system


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Brenm

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

ANS: C
Dark, slightly raised macules are seborrheic keratoses, which may be mistaken for melanomas.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The reduction of subcutaneous tissue as an age-related change causes sensitivity to cold because it is the main insulator of the body.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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