The nurse takes into consideration that older women are at higher ...

[serike]

The nurse takes into consideration that older women are at higher risk for dehydration than older men because older men:
 
  a. void less urine than females.
  b. have fewer hormonal changes.
  c. have a higher percentage of body fluid.
  d. have a better process of fluid absorption.

Question 2

The nurse in a long-term care facility limits the liquids served to a person who has a poor appetite because excess fluid at mealtime:
 
  a. increases edema and fatigue.
  b. creates a sense of fullness and diminished intake.
  c. dilutes the nutrients in the solid foods.
  d. may cause meal interruption to go to the bathroom.

[dmurph1496]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

[serike]

Excellent

[chereeb]

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