A confused but physically healthy older patient eats a diet very high in cereals and breads, with fruit only once per week and little protein. How does the patient's diet impact her current condition?
A) A lack of vitamin A can affect her night vision.
B) A high-calcium diet can lead to problems with kidney stones.
C) The lack of fruit in her diet can contribute to complaints of constipation.
D) A high-carbohydrate diet can stimulate abnormally high release of insulin, which can add to her confusion.
Question 2
During nursing rounds, a team member notices that an elderly patient has a temperature of 99F and has been asking to void at least once per hour with minimal results. The team should:
A) Offer the patient cranberry juice hourly.
B) Notify the primary health care provider immediately.
C) Tally the patient's fluid intake and output for the last 24 hours.
D) Run water in the bathroom to promote urinary drainage.
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