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cherise1989

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A 48-year-old woman has been diagnosed with Mnire's disease after several serious bouts of vertigo. The nurse is reviewing nutritional guidelines relevant to the management of the disease and should recommend which of the following?
 
  A) A low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet
  B) Eating several small meals each day rather than three larger meals
  C) Limiting the amount of salt and sugar in the diet
  D) A gluten-free diet emphasizing leafy green vegetables

Question 2

A nurse who is responsible for planning many of the aspects of care on a subacute geriatric unit is aware of the high incidence and prevalence of vestibular disorders among older adults.
 
  In individuals with these disorders, the nurse should identify what consequent nursing diagnosis?
  A) Risk for impaired tissue integrity related to vestibular disorder
  B) Risk for chronic confusion related to vestibular disorder
  C) Risk for aspiration related to vestibular disorder
  D) Risk for falls related to vestibular disorder


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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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