An older woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility has to get up and void several times during the night. Which of the following is an expected age-related change that can contribute to this occurrence?

Loss of bladder tone.

Loss of nephrons.

Reduced blood supply.

Loss of kidney tissue.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Loss of bladder tone is an expected age-related change that can lead to increased frequency of urination.
B.   Loss of nephrons is related to kidney function and may not directly contribute to nocturia.
C. Reduced blood supply may affect various organs but is not a typical cause of increased nighttime voiding.
D.   Loss of kidney tissue may impact kidney function but is not a primary cause of nocturia.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Assessing for signs and symptoms of coughing or choking is crucial to prevent aspiration.
B. Feeding solids first and then liquids is not a recommended approach for patients with dysphagia.
C. Placing the head of the bed at a 30-degree angle helps prevent aspiration during feeding.
D. Feeding the patient quickly may increase the risk of choking and aspiration.

A. Avoid synthetic materials B. No lit candles C. No electric razors D. Store away from heat sources E. No smoking

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Avoiding synthetic materials helps reduce the risk of static electricity, which could lead to fires.
B. Lit candles pose a fire hazard in the presence of supplemental oxygen.
C. Electric razors can create sparks or flames that can ignite the oxygen and cause a fire or explosion.
D. Storing oxygen away from heat sources reduces the risk of fire.
E. Smoking in the presence of supplemental oxygen is extremely dangerous and should be strictly avoided.

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An older woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility has to get up and void several times during the night. Which of the following is an expected age-related change that can contribute to this occurrence?

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