Which of the following is a postoperative risk factor specifically associated with older adults?

Decreased renal function

Seasonal allergies

Family history of cancer

Hypertension

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Decreased renal function is a common age-related change that can significantly increase postoperative complications, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and medication toxicity.
B.   Seasonal allergies are not specifically related to postoperative risks and can affect people of all ages.
C.   Family history of cancer is a general health risk factor, not specifically postoperative.

D.   Hypertension is a common chronic condition that can affect people of all ages and while it can increase postoperative risks, it's not specific to older adults.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Rinsing the client's mouth helps to remove oral contaminants, ensuring that the sputum specimen is representative of the respiratory secretions.
B. Obtaining the specimen in the evening is not a specific requirement; the best time to collect the specimen is when the client has the most productive cough.
C. Saving the sputum specimen in a clean container is essential to prevent contamination. However, a sterile container is usually required.
D. Collecting the sputum specimen after a meal might induce coughing but can also contaminate the specimen with food particles.

A. Continue to monitor the client's respiratory status. B. Check the tubing connections for leaks. C. Check the suction control outlet on the wall. D. Clamp the chest tube.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Slow and steady bubbling in the suction control chamber is expected and indicates that the system is functioning properly. It is designed to regulate the pressure within the chest cavity by allowing excess air and fluid to escape, ensuring that the lungs can re-expand properly
B. Checking for leaks is are unnecessary as the system is functioning as expected.
C. Checking the suction control outlet is are unnecessary as the system is functioning as expected.
D. Clamping the chest tube is are unnecessary as the system is functioning as expected.

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Which of the following is a postoperative risk factor specifically associated with older adults?

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