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DyllonKazuo

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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.


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

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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.

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


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