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Which is a negative myth of aging?
 
  a. Endocrine system declines in aging adults.
  b. Older adults do not engage in sexual behavior.
  c. All body systems change during the aging process.
  d. Comorbidities are frequently found in the geriatric population.

Question 2

What chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the fixation or fusion of a vertebral joint can cause age-related postures?
 
  a. Osteoporosis
  b. Rheumatoid arthritis
  c. Orthostatic hypotension
  d. Ankylosing spondylosis


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

ANS: B
Sexual desire remains throughout the life span. Sexual activity may decline because of decreased physical mobility, circulatory impairment, or the unavailability of a partner. Self-gratification may be the only outlet.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The body of the older adult patient assumes an altered shape with an increased forward thoracic curvature (kyphosis) and a flattening of the lumbar curvature.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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