A nurse in an extended-care facility is reinforcing teaching for with a group of newly licensed nurses about the expected physiologic changes of aging. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

More difficulty seeing due to a greater sensitivity to glare

Decreased systolic blood pressure

Decreased bladder capacity

Decreased cough reflex

Dehydration of intervertebral discs

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Correct Answer : A,B,C,D,E

A.   Age-related changes can cause difficulty seeing, particularly with glare sensitivity.
B.   Systolic blood pressure tends to decrease with age.
C.   Bladder capacity decreases with age, leading to increased frequency of urination.
D.   The cough reflex weakens with age, increasing the risk of aspiration.
E.   Intervertebral discs can become dehydrated with age, contributing to a loss of height and increased risk of disc herniation.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Hypovolemic shock typically results in low blood pressure (BP) and a compensatory increase in pulse rate to maintain cardiac output.
B. Low BP and high pulse rate are characteristic findings in hypovolemic shock, reflecting decreased circulating blood volume.
C. High BP is not a typical finding in hypovolemic shock; the BP tends to decrease due to reduced blood volume.
D. Low BP and low pulse rate are not consistent with the compensatory response seen in hypovolemic shock.

A. Nausea and vomiting B. Generalized edema C. Bradycardia D. Urticaria

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Common allergic reactions but not specific to anaphylaxis.
B. Can be a sign of anaphylaxis, reflecting a systemic allergic response.
C. Anaphylaxis is more commonly associated with tachycardia.
D. Hives are a common allergic reaction and can occur in anaphylaxis, but they are not specific to it.

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