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newyorker26

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MC The priority concern for the client with a capped tracheostomy tube is
 
  A. Means for communication.
  B. Tube cuff deflation.
  C. Aspiration precautions.
  D. Continuous pulse oximetry.

Question 2

In planning surgical care for an older adult patient, the nurse recognizes which of the following as causing the greatest risk for surgery?
 
  a. Increased tactile sense
  b. Decreased glomerular filtration rate
  c. Increased numbers of red blood cells
  d. Decreased rigidity of arterial walls



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B
Reduced glomerular filtration rate and excretory times limit the ability to remove drugs or toxic substances. Assess for adverse effects of medications. Older adults usually will have sensory losses, reduced numbers of red blood cells, and increased rigidity of the arterial walls.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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