A Major Concern for an 86-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been

question 10

Multiple Choice

A major concern for an 86-year-old patient who has been NPO for 8 hours prior to a diagnostic test would be:

• A) fatigue.
• B) circulatory status.
• C) hydration status.
• D) nutritional status.

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