Which of the following foods would the nurse recommend in order ...

[clmills979]

Which of the following foods would the nurse recommend in order to increase the patient's intake of vitamin A?
 
  a. Poultry, fish, eggs
  b. Tomatoes, potatoes, fruit juice
  c. Sweet potatoes, broccoli, liver
  d. Oysters, fish, legumes

Question 2

The nurse is discussing arteriosclerosis and the effects it has on the body with an older adult client.
 
  Although the most commonly recognized effect is on the cardiovascular system, the nurse should include which of the following statements regarding the effect on the gastrointestinal sys-tem to complete the discussion? a. Circulatory problems make getting to the bathroom easily problematic.
  b. The benefit you get from your food is also increased by this condition.
  c. The aging process that causes the vascular problems also causes an increase in peristalsis.
  d. The problem it creates with blood flow also affects blood flow to the bowels and so affects elimination.

[Jordin Calloway]

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Poultry, fish, and eggs are good sources of protein.
B Tomatoes, potatoes, and fruit juice are good sources of vitamin C.
C Sources of vitamin A include green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, and liver.
D Oysters, fish, and legumes are good sources of vitamin E.

Answer to Question 2

D
Systemic changes in the function of digestion and absorption of nutrients result from changes in older adult clients' cardiovascular and neurological systems, rather than their gastrointestinal systems. For example, arteriosclerosis causes decreased mesenteric blood flow, thus decreasing absorption from the small intestine. In addition, there is a decrease in peristalsis and esophageal emptying slows.
Circulatory problems affecting getting to the bathroom does not relate to how arteriosclerosis affects the gastrointestinal system.
Food absorption may be decreased in the small intestine, not increased.
Vascular problems associated with the gastrointestinal system cause a decrease in peristalsis.

[clmills979]

Great answer, keep it coming

[FergA]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it