Author Question: A older adult's diagnosis of sleep apnea is supported by nursing assessment and history data that ... (Read 23 times)

shofmannx20 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A older adult's diagnosis of sleep apnea is supported by nursing assessment and history data that includes: Select all that apply.

a. followed a vegetarian diet for last 28 years
b. male gender
c. a smoking history of 1 pack a day for 45 years
d. 30 pounds over ideal weight
e. history of Crohn's disease

Question 2

The nurse provides a client with education regarding the use of My Pyramid. What is the primary advantage of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) My Pyramid to the older adult client?

a. It's an easy method for identifying and correcting nutritional deficiencies in one's diet.
b. The USDA authored the system based on extensive nutritional research.
c. The method is easily adapted to the most commonly prescribed therapeutic diets.
d. When tested, it was readily accepted by numerous older adult clients.

coreycathey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Rest factors for sleep apnea include being male, smoking habit, and excess weight. There is no current research to support a connection between a vegetarian diet (possible low protein) or Chron's disease to the development of sleep apnea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
With proper instruction, the Modified MyPyramid is an easy and systematic way for a person to evaluate his/her own nutritional intake and independently make corrective adjustments. While the other options may be true, they do not directly address the known advantage of the tool.