Author Question: Physiological changes associated with aging place the older adult especially at risk for which ... (Read 33 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Physiological changes associated with aging place the older adult especially at risk for which nursing diagnosis?

a. Risk for Falls
b. Risk for Ineffective Airway Clearance (choking)
c. Risk for Poisoning
d. Risk for Suffocation (drowning)

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that an African American client is experiencing cyanosis. Which of the following signs of cyanosis would the nurse look for in this client?

a. The presence of excess interstitial fluid with a decreased elasticity or fullness of the skin
b. A bluish tinge in the skin, tongue, and mucous membranes that does not blanch when pressure is applied
c. A redness and a variety of rashes over the entire body
d. An absence of underlying red tones in the skin most readily seen in the buccal mucosa

mistyjohnson · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Loss of muscle strength and joint mobility place older adults at risk for falls. Choking, drowning, and ingesting poisons are primary safety concerns for infants and toddlers.

Answer to Question 2

B
Cyanosis is a bluish tinge most evident in the skin, tongue, and mucous membranes. Bruised areas normally blanch when pressure is applied. Pallor occurs when there is too little circulating blood or hemoglobin and is characterized by the absence of underlying red tones. Erythema is a redness associated with a variety of rashes, and edema is the presence of excess interstitial fluid. It is important to note that pallor, cyanosis, and erythema may appear differently in clients with brown or black skin, and the nurse must take care not to overlook abnormal findings.

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