This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a ... (Read 13 times)

HudsonKB16

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
on: Jul 11, 2018
When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a possible contributor to constipation?
 
  a. Intake of antacids several times a day
  b. Taking a laxative once a week
  c. Excessive exercise routine
  d. Eating two apples a day
  e. Drinking 60 ounces of bottled water daily

Question 2

When providing information about high cholesterol levels, the nurse explains that saturated fats usually are animal in origin, solid at room temperature, and should be avoided because they:
 
  a. block absorption of nutrients.
  b. interfere with metabolism.
  c. increase blood cholesterol.
  d. must be hydrogenated.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Ddddd

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Intake of antacids is constipating. All other options decrease the risk of constipation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Saturated fats tend to increase blood cholesterol.


HudsonKB16

  • Member
  • Posts: 535
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

mjenn52

  • Member
  • Posts: 351
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
A patient centered care approach A patient centered care approach
Focus on older adults - risk for infection Focus on older adults - risk for infection
Review in Changes in Eight Different Domains of Adult Functioning Review in Changes in Eight Different Domains of Adult Functioning
This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ... This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ...
Video: Introduction to Herpes

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library