Why might the older adult patient not respond to surgical treatment as well as a younger adult patient?
a. Poor skin turgor
b. Fear of the unknown
c. Response to physiological changes
d. Decreased peristalsis related to anesthesia
ANS: C
Of specific concern in older adults is the body's response to temperature changes, cardiovascular shifts, respiratory needs, and renal function. Fear of the unknown and decreased peristalsis are common to all ages.
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