Author Question: Why did facilities that provided residential care for the elderly come to be known as nursing homes? ... (Read 81 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Why did facilities that provided residential care for the elderly come to be known as nursing homes?

A) Were staffed by gerontological nurses after passage of the Social Security Act
B) Were often operated by women who called themselves nurses
C) Served mostly sick and disabled patients who required round-the-clock nursing
D) Employed mostly elderly nurses who were themselves near retirement age

Question 2

Symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can be modified or eliminated by which nursing interventions?

a. Eat three large meals daily.
b. Follow a high-protein, high-fat diet.
c. Remain upright for 1 to 2 hours post meals.
d. Eat a snack 1 hour before bedtime.

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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Because many of the homes that offered residential care for the elderly were operated by women who called themselves nurses, it is not coincidental that such residences became known as nursing homes.

Answer to Question 2

C
Remain upright for 1 to 2 hours after meals. Eat four to six small meals daily. Follow a low-fat, adequate protein diet. Avoid evening snacking 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.