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audie

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A nurse is working with an older client admitted with mild dehydration. What teaching does the nurse provide to best address this issue?
 
  a. Cut some sodium out of your diet.
  b. Dehydration can cause incontinence.
  c. Have something to drink every 1 to 2 hours.
  d. Take your diuretic in the morning.

Question 2

A nurse caring for an older adult has provided education on high-fiber foods. Which menu selection by the client demonstrates a need for further review?
 
  a. Barley soup
  b. Black beans
  c. White rice
  d. Whole wheat bread


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Older adults often lose their sense of thirst. Since they should drink 1 to 2 liters of water a day, the best remedy is to have the older adult drink something each hour or two, whether or not he or she is thirsty. Cutting some sodium from the diet will not address this issue. Although dehydration can cause incontinence from the irritation of concentrated urine, this information will not help prevent the problem of dehydration. Instructing the client to take a diuretic in the morning rather than in the evening also will not directly address this issue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Older adults need 25 to 50 grams of fiber a day. White rice is low in fiber. Foods high in fiber include barley, beans, and whole wheat products.


audie

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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