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AEWBW

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While assessing an elderly client's respiratory status, the nurse realizes that which of the following is a normal occurrence of the aging process?
 
  a. Decreased functional respiratory reserve capacity
  b. Increased elasticity and tone of muscles used for respiration
  c. Increase in number of cilia and alveoli
  d. Decrease in respiratory rate

Question 2

The nurse, caring for a Native American, would take into consideration all of the following cultural phenomenon, EXCEPT:
 
  a. body language is an important mode of communication.
  b. personal space is very important.
  c. elders are honored and viewed as leaders.
  d. they are very future oriented.


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bbburns21

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


AEWBW

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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