Question

which change in the integumentary system of older clients is responsible for difficulties in thermoregulation?
loss of sweat glands
fewer sebaceous glands
decreased function of melanocytes
increased fragility of small blood vessels in the skin
question 90 (2 points) saved
when obtaining the health history of a client with a suspected musculoskeletal disorder, why does the nurse ask the client about travel destinations within the past year?
to check if the client has osteoporosis
to check if the client has recent allergies
to identify the loading forces involved
to evaluate for exposure to lyme disease
question 91 (2 points) saved
a client has a positive elisa test. on examination, the client is found to have fever, weight loss, and candida infections. the client also complains of night sweats. what would be the cd4 levels?
700 cells per microliter
500 cells per microliter
200 cells per microliter
350 cells per microliter

Explanation:

• Question 1: Sweat glands play a crucial role in thermoregulation by producing sweat, which evaporates and cools the body. Loss of sweat glands in older clients impairs this cooling mechanism.
• Question 2: Lyme disease is a vector - borne disease (transmitted by ticks) that can affect the musculoskeletal system. Certain regions are endemic for Lyme disease - causing ticks. By asking about travel destinations, the nurse can assess if the client was in an area where exposure to Lyme disease (through tick bites) was possible.
• Question 3: A positive ELISA test (a screening test for HIV), along with symptoms like fever, weight loss, candida infections (opportunistic infections), and night sweats, is highly suggestive of AIDS. In AIDS, the CD4 count is typically less than 200 cells per microliter.

Answer:

• Question 1: Loss of sweat glands
• Question 2: To evaluate for exposure to Lyme disease
• Question 3: 200 cells per microliter