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pane00

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The geriatric nurse caring for the older female immunosuppressed patient is particularly concerned when the patient reports which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Flulike muscle aching
  b. Burning upon urination
  c. Nausea
  d. Night sweats
  e. Constipation

Question 2

A patient has constipation as a side effect of opioid analgesics. What menu choice indicates the patient understands nutritional therapy for this problem?
 
  a. Scrambled eggs
  b. White bread
  c. Canned fruit
  d. Oatmeal


paavo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Some of the more common infections in older adults include influenza (muscle aching), pneu-monia, tuberculosis (night sweats), urinary tract infections (burning on urination), and shingles (herpes zoster). Nausea and constipation are not signs of these infections.

Answer to Question 2

D
Constipation can be managed with high fiber and increased water. Oatmeal has the highest fiber content of the four foods listed.


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