The nurse is working with older adult patients in an extended ...

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The nurse is working with older adult patients in an extended care facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to enhance the patients' sense of taste?
 
  a. Mix foods together.
  b. Assist with oral hygiene.
  c. Provide foods of similar texture and consistency.
  d. Make sure foods are extremely spicy.

Question 2

Which factors should the nurse assess to determine a patient's ability to learn?
 
  a. Developmental capabilities and physical capabilities
  b. Sociocultural background and motivation
  c. Psychosocial adaptation to illness and active participation
  d. Stage of grieving and overall physical health

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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Taste perception is heightened if foods are eaten separately.
B Good oral hygiene keeps the taste buds well hydrated and will enhance the patients' sense of taste.
C Taste perception is heightened if foods are differently textured.
D Taste perception is heightened if foods are well seasoned but not necessarily extremely spicy.

Answer to Question 2

A
Developmental and physical capabilities reflect one's ability to learn. Sociocultural background and motivation are factors in readiness to learn. Psychosocial adaptation to illness and active participation are factors in readiness to learn. Readiness to learn is related to the stage of grieving. Overall physical health does reflect ability to learn; however, because it is paired here with stage of grieving (which is a readiness to learn factor), this is a wrong answer.

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