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rachel9

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A nurse is caring for a client whose health record notes a history of xerostomia. What care should the nurse provide for the client's condition?
 
  A) Encourage the client to drink adequate noncaffeinated and nonalcoholic beverages.
  B) Encourage the client to take nutrient-dense foods or to combine plant-based proteins.
  C) Encourage the client to take protein-based liquid supplements.
  D) Encourage the client to get dental care and practice dental hygiene daily.

Question 2

When assessing an older adult client for pain, the nurse should recognize which of these statements as TRUE?
 
  a. Older clients often do not report pain for fear of being considered complainers.
  b. Older clients request pain medication more frequently to prevent complications.
  c. Older clients believe that taking pain medication will hasten death.
  d. Older clients have little experience with the increased efficacy of current pain medications.



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Answer to Question 1

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Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a common problem in older adults that often results from medications or the effects of disease. It interferes with chewing, swallowing, and enjoyment of meals. The nurse should encourage clients with xerostomia to drink adequate noncaffeinated and nonalcoholic beverages or to chew sugarless gum to promote salivation. Including proteins or protein-based liquids in the diet will not help to care for xerostomia. Dental care is necessary, but is not specifically beneficial for xerostomia.

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If the nurse perceives a discrepancy between objective and subjective data, she or he should address the discrepancy with the client. Often older adults do not report pain for fear of being considered complainers.




rachel9

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


elyse44

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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