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WWatsford

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The leading cause of death in older adults is
 
  a. Stroke
  b. Heart disorders
  c. Cancer
  d. Pneumonia

Question 2

One of your home care patients, Mrs. Garvey, who is 78 years old and in fairly good health with no chronic diseases, has had trouble with her dentures for several weeks and is now having them repaired. What would be the appropriate response?
 
  a. Suggest a clear-liquid diet until the dentures are replaced
  b. Suggest a soft diet until her dentures are replaced and her gums are not sore
  c. Question her carefully about any new symptoms she may have experienced in the past few weeks
  d. Both B and C


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Cancer is now the leading cause of death among older adults. Cardiovascular diseases (referred to in responses A and B) used to be the leading cause of death among older adults, but older people have learned to take better care of themselves (e.g., diet, exercise). Response D is also incorrect, although pneumonia is a serious concern in older adults.

Answer to Question 2

D
A soft diet of regular food that is mashed, chopped, or ground would be best for Mrs. Garvey and, in contrast to a clear-liquid or full-liquid diet, can provide sufficient nutrition. Because Mrs. Garvey reports having had problems with her dentures for several weeks, you should assess her for any possible symptoms of nutritional deficiencies she may have developed during that time.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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