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Marty

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An elderly client tells the nurse that she realizes that as she ages, her body parts and organs are just going to wear out and she will die. This client is describing which theory of aging?
 
  a. Stress
  b. Cross-linkage
  c. Somatic mutation
  d. Programmed aging

Question 2

The nurse is assessing an elderly client. Which of the following is not considered a normal change associated with aging?
 
  a. Increase in the rate of cell mitosis
  b. Deterioration of neurons
  c. Increased rigidity of connective tissue
  d. Decreased functional capacity


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juiceman1987

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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