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misspop

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on: Jul 18, 2018
A comorbidity is the existence of two or more diseases in one individual.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The perioperative nurse should not worry about the geriatric patient's hydration.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Older adult patients have a high risk of having comorbidity, which is a leading cause of death among older adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The perioperative must assess the hydration status. Signs of dehydration are dry tongue, sunken eyes and cheeks, loss of skin turgor, concentrated urine and possible mental changes.


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misspop

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Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 18, 2018
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