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vinney12

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Successful coping among older adults has been shown to include all of the following except:
 
  a. humor
  b. increase in number of sexual partners
  c. prayer
  d. positive social support

Question 2

An older patient is prescribed diet supplementation to combat unintentional weight loss. How should the nurse provide these supplements to the patient?
 
  1. Serve at room temperature.
  2. Provide with the next meal.
  3. Provide separate from medications.
  4. Provide more than an hour before the next meal.



tofugiraffe

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Temperature is not a significant issue when providing supplements.



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