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neverstopbelieb

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on: Aug 20, 2018

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.

choc0chan

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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neverstopbelieb

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018

Thank you!

choc0chan

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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018

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