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The nurse understands that the field of geriatrics is growing due to the following:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. The number of older adults is growing
  2. Many of the older adults are coming into old age in poor health
  3. The effects of aging are cumulative
  4. There are 75 million baby boomers
  5. Older adults are seeking healthcare, and are interested in promoting good health

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A prescriber writes a medication order for aspirin grains x po prn temperature > 101F. The nurse converts from the apothecaries' system to the metric system, yielding the correct dose of: Standard Text:
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

1,3,4,5
Rationale: The number of older adults is increasing and are coming into old age more active

Answer to Question 2

600 mg/ 60 mg/300 mg/30 mg
Rationale : 60 mg = 1 gr10 gr X 60 mg = 600 mg





 

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