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Hungry! · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is attending a client in labor and is monitoring the duration and frequency of her
uterine contractions. The client asks the nurse how the body knows how to give birth.

Which hormone intensifies the contractions of the uterus and enables the uterus to push
out the fetus?
A) Prolactin
B) Melanocyte
C) Oxytocin
D) Insulin

Question 2

The nurse caring for older adults in a nursing home keeps in mind the factors predisposing older adults to fluid and electrolyte imbalances when planning care. Which of the following accurately describe these factors? Select all that apply.

A) Increased renal functioning
B) Depressed thirst mechanism
C) Atypical or subtle confusion
D) Self-medication with analgesics
E) Decreased elasticity of skin
F) Incontinence

yuyiding · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B, C, E, F
Feedback:
Older adults have a depressed thirst mechanism. The signs and symptoms of fluid and electrolyte disturbances, such as confusion, may be subtle or atypical. Also, skin turgor is a less valid observation of dehydration in older adults because of the decreased elasticity of their skin. Older adults may limit fluid intake to avoid the embarrassment of incontinence. Older adults also have decreased renal functioning and may self-medicate with enemas, laxatives, or home remedies that can cause severe electrolyte imbalances.