The Nurse Recognizes That an Older Adult Patient with COPD

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that an older adult patient with COPD has a higher incidence of developing which age-related skeletal change that will alter the ability to exchange air effectively?

• A)Osteoporosis
• B)Arthritis
• C)Kyphosis
• D)Osteomyelitis

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or patterns of thought and emotion that deviate significantly from societal norms or expectations, often resulting in functional impairment.

Stubborn And Negative

A temperament or personality trait characterized by persistence in one's own attitudes or opinions, often accompanied by a pessimistic outlook.

Psychotic Compulsions

Severe, uncontrollable urges to perform certain actions, often associated with psychotic disorders.

Dreams

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep, often reflecting unconscious desires and conflicts.