Author Question: Which should the nurse recommend to an older patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... (Read 34 times)

leilurhhh · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which should the nurse recommend to an older patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and no specific dietary restrictions or limitations?

A) Dairy products
B) Spicy foods and garlic
C) Green leafy vegetables
D) Low-carbohydrate and high-protein foods

Question 2

What are the high-risk conditions that may affect perioperative procedures? (Select all that apply):

a. Age, health, occupation, mental status
b. Financial income, health, nutritional status
c. Age, mental state, nutritional status, health
d. Occupation, age, nutritional status, health
e. Financial Income, occupation, age, health

akudia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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Spicy foods and garlic are noted to open airway passages, whereas dairy products promote mucus production and should be avoided. Vegetables and low-carbohydrate, high-protein foods are not known to affect the airways.

Answer to Question 2

C
Each system of the body is affected by the patient's age, health, nutritional status, and mental state.