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
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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A) Amount and color of drainage B) Temperature of drainage C) Odor of drainage D) Consistency of drainage
Several of the life-supporting systems of the body are involved in shock. However, shock itself results from failure of the:
1. circulatory system. 2. endocrine system. 3. neurological system. 4. respiratory system.
What influences regular bowel patterns? (Select all that apply.)
a. Level of activity b. Diet c. Medication d. Fluid intake e. Lifestyle
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a. restoring optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual health to patients. b. preventing communicable diseases. c. selecting health care professionals who serve people with health care needs. d. attaining personal satisfaction of the need to help others.