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jc611

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The student learning about gerontologic nursing knows that which features are commonly associated with geriatric failure to thrive? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Impaired physical function
  b. Depression
  c. Malnutrition
  d. Cognitive decline
  e. Poor dentition

Question 2

An 85-year-old patient's blood gasses are as follows: pH 7.4, PAO2 75 mmHg, PACO2 38 mmHg, HCO3 25. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Administer oxygen per facemask
  b. Assess the patient's shortness of breath
  c. Assess the patient's oxygen saturation
  d. Document the findings in the chart


choc0chan

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

A, B, C, D
According to one description of failure to thrive, components include impaired physical function, depression, malnutrition, and cognitive decline. Poor dentition is not specifically mentioned.

Answer to Question 2

D
These values are normal for the patient's age. If the patient had complaints, the nurse would per-form further assessments, but because the patient does not appear to have complaints, the nurse documents the results.


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