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

Answer and Explanation

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 D

Explanation

A. DIC is not a genetic disorder but is often secondary to other conditions.
B. In DIC, platelet count decreases rather than increases.
C. While heparin may be used in the treatment of DIC, it is not a lifelong therapy, and its use depends on the specific clinical situation.
D. DIC involves abnormal coagulation, with consumption of clotting factors and fibrinogen, leading to both bleeding and thrombosis.

A. Flank pain B. Tinnitus C. Bradycardia D. Urinary retention

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Calcium carbonate can cause kidney stones, which may result in flank pain.
B. Tinnitus is not a common adverse effect of calcium carbonate.
C. Calcium carbonate is not known to cause bradycardia.
D. Urinary retention is not a common adverse effect of calcium carbonate.

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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.)

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