An older adult patient lives in a third-story apartment. The ...

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An older adult patient lives in a third-story apartment. The patient is on a limited income and does not drive. The patient complains of weight loss.
 
  During the assessment the nurse knows that when a person's energy needs exceed nutritional intake the patient: A. gains weight.
  B. loses weight.
  C. suffers from anabolism.
  D. undergoes glycogenesis.

Question 2

A patient with poor vision is ready to be discharged. The nurse is educating the patient and family regarding ways to improve vision. The nurse teaches the patient and family to avoid reading materials with shiny surfaces.
 
  The rationale for this intervention is that: A. glare causes headaches.
  B. glare will reduce visual acuity.
  C. shiny surfaces reflect damaging rays.
  D. too much light is damaging to the eyes.

[nickk12214]

Answer to Question 1

B
Weight is gained when nutritional intake is more than the body needs. Anabolism is the produc-tion of more chemical substances by synthesis of nutrients. Glycogenesis occurs when amino acids are converted to glucose.

Answer to Question 2

B
When a patient ages, the pupil loses the ability to adjust to light. Therefore reducing the amount of bright light in the patient's environment will assist vision. Reduce glare by eliminating waxed floors and shiny surfaces exposed to bright sunlight, tint glass, install sheer curtains over win-dows, and use soft and diffused lighting.