The older adult is at increased risk for respiratory tract ...

[erika]

The older adult is at increased risk for respiratory tract infections due to a combination of respiratory system changes that include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Loss of vocal cord elasticity
  2. Increased respiratory effort
  3. Decreased tissue elasticity in the airway
  4. Increased physical activity
  5. Decreased Ciliary movement

Question 2

The client reports confusion about the names of his medications. The nurse explains that the generic name of a medication is:
 
  1. The name under which it is listed in one of the official publications.
  2. The name which describes the drug constituents precisely.
  3. The name given before a drug becomes official.
  4. The name used by the drug manufacturer.

[josephsuarez]

Answer to Question 1

3,5
Rationale: Loss of vocal cord elasticity can cause changes in vocal pitch and quality, which do not affect the risk for respiratory infections

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The official name is the name under which a drug is listed in one of the official publications.