Which physiological change(s) explain why the older adult is at greater surgical risk? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fewer physiologic reserves
b. Greater probability of a chronic illness
c. Greater vulnerability to fluid loss
d. Less tolerance for pain
e. Less psychological stamina
A, B, C
The older adult does have less physiologic reserves, more probability for a chronic illness, and more vulnerability to fluid loss. There is no indication that the older adult has less tolerance for pain or less psychological stamina.
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a. Mechanism of injury b. Diagnostic test results c. Immunizations d. List of home medications e. Isolation precautions
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A) Nurse B) Patient C) Family D) Doctor
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A. Muscle wasting B. Swollen bleeding gums C. Delayed wound healing D. Depression E. Night blindness
A candidate for the insertion of an oral airway is the individual who is:
A. Vomiting B. Unconscious C. Having upper airway gurgling D. Recovering from an oral trauma