Which change in the respiratory system of an older patient does the nurse recognize as an expected finding with aging?
1. Decrease in vital capacity
2. Increase in alveolar surface area
3. Decrease in stiffness of the chest wall
4. Increase in the amount of oxygen carried in the blood
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Rationale: The aging process causes a decrease in the vital capacity or amount of air that moves in and out with each breath.
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A) The circumference of the stoma B) The narrowest part of the stoma C) The widest part of the stoma D) Half the width of the stoma
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a. within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease. b. is effective only if received before exposure. c. 4 to 7 days after exposure will completely prevent the disease. d. within 3 days will offer only some protection from disease.
When caring for a patient who is deaf or hearing impaired,
A. keep the pitch of your voice low. B. raise the pitch of your voice as much as possible. C. stand with the light facing your back. D. speak as loudly as possible.