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karen

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To encourage a normal daily bowel movement, the nurse can aid the older adult by:
 
  a. decreasing fluid intake.
  b. providing a warm beverage at breakfast.
  c. medicate with mile laxative at bedtime.
  d. providing a warm shower each morning.

Question 2

The nurse explains that xerostomia (dry mouth) in the older adult may be caused by ___________________ ______________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. age-related reduction in saliva.
  b. allergy.
  c. eating highly seasoned foods.
  d. inadequate fluid intake.
  e. use of diuretic medications.


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pikon

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E


karen

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

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