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Cooldude101

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient has an unsteady gait related to arthritis. His daughter states he walks better when he is at the grocery store pushing a cart. The nurse should recommend
 
  A) A total knee replacement
  B) An appointment with the orthopedist
  C) The patient use a wheeled walker
  D) The physician review the medications

Question 2

Changes in T-cell function in the elderly will result in
 
  A) Active immunity
  B) Inadequate nutrition
  C) Risk of infection
  D) Onset of chronic disease


livaneabi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


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