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Week 8 Test

Question 1 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]

A nursing assistant is taking care of four patients. Wally’s symptoms are a decreased muscle mass, weakness, and diarrhea. Sally’s symptoms are a reduced ability to see and hear, bone loss, and a diminished kidney capacity. Horton’s symptoms are a reduced lung capacity, a cough, and a viral infection. Grace’s symptoms are chest pain from a heart arrhythmia, high blood pressure, and clogged arteries. Which of the nursing assistant’s patients has the most age-related symptoms?

Answer
A
Sally
B
Wally
C
Horton
D
Grace

Explanation

Sally’s reduced vision and hearing, bone loss, and diminished kidney capacity are all common changes associated with aging. Wally’s diarrhea and Horton’s viral infection are more suggestive of illness, while Grace’s symptoms point to cardiovascular problems. Therefore, Sally has the most age-related symptoms.

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