Author Question: Geriatric patients are at risk when positioning or moving them. Indicate whether the statement is ... (Read 104 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Geriatric patients are at risk when positioning or moving them.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A decrease in estrogen production can increase the risk for osteoporosis and heart disease in women.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

amynguyen1221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Patients should be lifted and not pulled. Skin is sensitive to abrasion because of decreased dermal thickness and turgor. Joints may not move as easily due to degenerative osteoarthritis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
The possibility of osteoporosis and heart disease is greater in older women who do not take estrogen replacements after menopause.