Which intervention(s) can be used to improve intake for ...

[nummyann]

Which intervention(s) can be used to improve intake for individuals with dementia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Serve soup in a plastic bowl. c. Use clear cups to serve drinks.
  b. Cut up foods before serving. d. Provide one utensil at a time.

Question 2

Which should the nurse recommend for a moderate-intensity exercise for older adults who are ambulatory and in good health?
 
  a. Walk 4 miles in 60 minutes.
  b. Work in the garden for 45 minutes.
  c. Swim laps in the pool for 20 minutes.
  d. Wash and wax the car for 75 minutes.

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Answer to Question 1

B, D
Cutting food before serving decreases the risk for choking, as well as making it easier for patients to feed themselves. Soups should be served in a mug instead of a bowl to enable patients to hold the cup for ease of consuming. The use of red cups, not clear cups, has been shown to increase food intake. Providing one utensil at a time can often decrease confusion during meal time.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. The nurse can safely recommend walking 2 miles in 30 minutes, but walking for 60 minutes is excessive.
B Incorrect. Older adults should limit gardening to 35 to 40 minutes at a time.
C Correct. According to the American Geriatrics Society, the nurse can safely recommend swimming laps for 20 minutes consecutively to older adults.
D Incorrect. The older adult can wash and wax a car for a combined 45 to 60 mi-nutes.