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abarnes · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When obtaining a health history, the nurse recognizes that an older adult patient has a risk factor for colorectal cancer when he reports

a. that he is a vegetarian who eats soy prod-ucts.
b. that he often needs laxatives for constipa-tion.
c. a history of inflammatory bowel disease.
d. that diarrhea occurs at least monthly.

Question 2

An older adult patient is prescribed an analgesic to manage the joint pain resulting from stiffness in his right shoulder. When the patient asks about alternative therapy techniques that might be helpful, the nurse suggests

a. applying ice packs to the area three to four times a day.
b. placing a moderately warm heating pad to the shoulder.
c. arranging for a professional massage on a weekly basis.
d. discussing electrical nerve stimulation with the physician.

ynlevi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A personal or family history of colorectal cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease has been associated with increased colorectal cancer risk. The other options do not increase this patient's risk.

Answer to Question 2

B
Heat is useful in decreasing pain and discomfort resulting from joint stiffness by increasing the elasticity of muscles. Ice is better for acute exacerbations. Massage may or may not help but would be more expensive. Electrical nerve stimulation is not warranted.