A geriatric patient's cardiovascular response to stress, illness, and injury is different than that of younger patients. Which of the following statements is false?
a. As the heart ages, the ventricles become stiffer.
b .The volume of blood in the body decreases in geriatric patients.
c. The heart slows due to decreased electrical conductivity in geriatric patients.
d. Blood vessels become stiffer from atherosclerosis in geriatric patients.
Answer: b
You might also like to view...
You have been assigned to apply a cold pack to Mr. Sanchez's swollen ankle. Mr. Sanchez is mentally confused. After the application has been in place for several minutes, Mr. Sanchez tells you that the cold application hurts. You should:
A. disregard the comment, as he is confused. B. tell him that this is normal. C. stop the application and notify the nurse. D. ask another nursing assistant for advice.
Calculate one dose of the following medication orders. Ordered: Edecrin 12.5 mg po bidOn hand: Edecrin 25 mg tabletsAdminister: __________ tablet(s)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).