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Shelles

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on: Jul 16, 2018
An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of:
 
  a. Less saliva
  b. Dulled taste and smell
  c. Decreased digestive juices
  d. Decreased peristalsis

Question 2

An older person has respiratory changes. Which is helpful?
 
  a. Short, shallow breathing
  b. Lying in a supine position
  c. Repositioning
  d. Resting as much as possible


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morganmarie791

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


Shelles

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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