Author Question: An older adult comes to the community health center for a check-up. During the visit he mentions ... (Read 23 times)

abc · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An older adult comes to the community health center for a check-up. During the visit he mentions that he is somewhat constipated. Which of the following suggestions would be most appropriate?

A) Use a laxative once or twice a week.
B) Increase intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
C) Drink about four 8-oz glasses of fluid each day.
D) Walk around the block once a week.

Question 2

When developing plans for older adults in the community, the community health nurse would focus activities on which of the following?

A) Survival
B) Deficits
C) Thriving
D) Optimism