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Age is more than an accumulation of years. The aging process affects people in different ways. A student nurse has been asked to prepare a chart comparing terms related to older adulthood.
 
  The student nurse has to provide a handout for a clinical postconference on gerontology and ageism. Based on this information, what is the best explanation of demographics to be considered in the handout on gerontology and ageism? A) Study of characteristics and changes that cause balance in a population
  B) Labeling and discrimination against elderly adults
  C) Prejudice based on chronologic age
  D) Study of medical problems and care associated with older adults

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Nurses play an important role in helping clients meet nutritional needs. The nurse and a group of nursing students are creating a chart of ideas for teaching basic nutritional concepts in a multicultural marketplace.
 
  What information would be helpful to include about calorie intake?
  1 . Consume foods and drinks to meet, not exceed, caloric needs.
  2 . Plan ahead to make better food choices.
  3 . Pay attention to feeling hunger and eat until full, not satisfied.
  4 . Limit calorie intake from solid fats and added sugars.
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 1, 2, 4
  C) 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 3, 4


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
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Demographics are the study of characteristics and changes that cause balance in the population. Ageism is the labeling and discrimination against elderly adults, prejudice based on chronologic age. Gerontology is the study of the medical problems and care associated with older adults.

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Consume foods and drinks to meet, not exceed, calorie needs. Plan ahead to make better food choices. Pay attention to feelings of hunger. Eat only until you are satisfied, not full. Limit calorie intake from solid fats and added sugars.


RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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