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oliviahorn72

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Which of the following statements by an older adult shows the most need for follow-up regard-ing the risk for dehydration in this age-group?
 
  1. I have a glass of water with each meal and whenever I'm thirsty.
  2. As long as I drink whenever I'm thirsty, I think I'll be well hydrated.
  3. I try not to drink much after dinner so I don't have to get up to urinate at night.
  4. I limit my coffee and tea drinking because I don't think they are particularly good for you.

Question 2

The mother of a 25-month-old is discussing her concerns regarding her daughter's eating habits with the nurse. The most therapeutic response to the mother's statement, She is such a fussy eater; it seems that she will only eat dry cereal and cheese is:
 
  1. As long as she is eating a little from all the food groups and getting enough flu-ids, she will be all right
  2. Her weight and height are right on target, so she must be getting what she needs to grow and develop
  3. Don't expect her to start liking a variety of foods for several more months; just keep offering her what she likes
  4. Its very common for toddlers to be picky eaters; try offering her food frequently, and offer high-nutrient-density snacks such as the cheese she likes



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Thirst sensation diminishes with age, leading to inadequate fluid intake or dehydration. The re-maining options deal more with the effects of fluid consumption than with the risk for dehydra-tion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Toddlers exhibit strong food preferences and become picky eaters. Small frequent meals consist-ing of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with three interspersed high-nutrient-density snacks help im-prove nutritional intake. The answer provides the most comprehensive response to the mother's statement because it provides both an explanation and a suggestion.



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