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neverstopbelieb

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Approximately what percentage decline in basal metabolism is seen in an 80-year-old person compared with a 40-year-old?
 
  a. 1-2
  b. 2-4
  c. 4-8
  d. 8-16
  e. 16-24

Question 2

A person with a pressure ulcer has damage to her
 
  a. skin.
  b. colon.
  c. mouth.
  d. stomach.
  e. small intestine.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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