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Care providers of the elderly should assess clients for changes in social, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning and
 
  1. ignore them.
  2. intervene early.
  3. keep the client active.
  4. share them with family members.

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A nurse monitors a patient with anorexia nervosa for complications of refeeding. Which assessment is most important?
 
  a. Pupillary reaction to light
  b. Temperature measurements
  c. Reports of serum electrolytes
  d. Complaints of sleep disturbances


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Many older adult problems can be prevented or minimized if discovered early.

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Changes in serum electrolytes signal complications of refeeding syndrome. Rapid weight gain can overwhelm the heart, resulting in cardiovascular collapse. The other body assessment findings are not indicative of refeeding syndrome.


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