A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has pneumonia. Which of the following physiologic changes associated with aging places the client at a greater risk for pneumonia?
A. Decreased anterior-posterior diameter B. Increased diameter of the small airways
C. Decreased number of cilia
D. Increased alveolar surface area - Precise Answer ✔✔C. Decreased number of cilia
A nurse us contributing to the plan of care for a client who had a recent stroke and a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For which of the following disorders should the nurse plan to monitor this client?
A. Duodenal ulcer disease
B. Aspiration pneumonia
C. Viral pneumonia
D. Esophageal varices - Precise Answer ✔✔B. Aspiration pneumonia
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. Which of the following physiologic changes associated with aging can affect medication dosage in this client?