The son of an 88-year-old patient states that he told his mother to double the dose of her antibiotic so she would "get better faster." This represents a problem given that the elderly have a(n):
A) decreased respiratory function.
B) increased amount of body water.
C) decreased liver and kidney function.
D) increased tolerance to medication.
C
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A. Dorsal B.Anatomical C.Lateral D.Supine
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Placing a bolster under a client's hips during pelvic stabilization achieves which of the following?
A) Prevents bone spurs. B) Compresses the lumbar spine. C) Stretches the psoas minor. D) Decompresses the lumbar spine.
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