Which change caused by aging puts the older adult at greater risk than younger adults for pneumonia?
1) Thickening of alveoli
2) Atrophy of cilia
3) Decreased elastic recoil
4) All of the above
ANS: 4
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The nurse can used alcohol on the skin to decolor:
a. iodine. c. hexachlorophene. b. silver nitrate. d. hydrogen peroxide.
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1. Increase the rate of heparin infusion 2. Apply oxygen and elevate the head of the bed 3. Reassure the client and notify family members 4. Assess pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
While discussing the various chemical properties of nutrients in the body, the class discusses the differences between anions and cations. What mineral is the major anion in the extracellular fluid?
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