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geodog55

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During a home visit, the nurse is asked by an older couple if vitamin and nutritional supplements can compensate for poor food intake. What should the nurse respond to this question?
 
  A) Supplements can be useful but avoid those that contain calcium..
  B) The risks of excess dosages mean that supplements are best avoided entirely..
  C) Supplements should be thought of as supplements, not replacements, so it's best not use them..
  D) Vitamin and nutrient supplements can be a useful short-term nutritional measure, but only if they don't interact with prescribed medications..

Question 2

A patient, age 69, is admitted to the hospital with gross hematuria and history of a 20-pound weight loss during the last 3 months. The physician suspects renal cancer.
 
  In obtaining a nursing history from this patient, the nurse recognizes which factor as a significant risk factor for renal cancer? a. High caffeine intake
  b. Cigarette smoking
  c. Use of artificial sweeteners
  d. Chronic cystitis



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robbielu01

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Answer to Question 1

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There is a valid role for supplements in meeting the nutritional needs of older adults, but the risk of medication interactions must be taken into account. It would be unnecessary to recommend complete avoidance of all supplements or of those that contain calcium.

Answer to Question 2

B
Risk factors include smoking; familial incidence; and preexisting renal disorders such as adult polycystic kidney disease and renal cystic disease secondary to renal failure.




geodog55

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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