7. The nurse encourages the client to maintain a steady weight in the recommende

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7. The nurse encourages the client to maintain a steady weight in the recommended range to decrease risk of the most common endocrine disease observed in the elderly, which is: a. Hypothyroidism b. Hyperthyroidism c. Diabetes mellitus d. Diabetes insipidus 8. The normal physiologic change of aging that places an elderly client at an increased risk for digitalis toxicity is decreased: a. Gastrointestinal motility b. Bone density c. Vital capacity d. Glomerular filtration When discussing expected changes in the female reproductive system to an older adult, the nurse should explain that: 9. a. Increased pubic hair is expected b. Uterine enlargement is normal c. Vaginal tissues become more vascular d. Production of vaginal secretions decreases 10. Immunizations that the elderly need to receive on a yearly basis include the following:

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7. Hypothyroidism , it is a case where the body gains slot of weight and if not maintained can become a serious illness affecting other functioning of body.

8. It is the decreased vital capacity required during respiration and breathing . If not accurate leads to heart failure also ssometimes.

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