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krzymel

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on: Jul 11, 2018
You are assigned to provide care for a client preparing for discharge after being hospitalized to manage an acute episode of gout.
 
  After providing the discharge teaching, which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the care and management of gout in preparation for discharge?
  A) I will need to reduce my fluid intake to 2 L / day.
  B) Application of heat to my joints is recommended to manage the discomfort.
  C) My dietary intake should include liver at least one or two times per week to promote healing.
  D) Ice packs to the painful areas will be helpful.

Question 2

Which gastrointestinal change in an older patient does the nurse recognize as being associated with aging?
 
  1. Decreased esophageal motility
  2. Decreased incidence of cholelithiasis
  3. Increase in hydrochloric acid in the stomach
  4. Increased absorption of nutrients in the intestines


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sabina576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Changes in the gastrointestinal system that occur with the aging process include a decrease in esophageal motility.


krzymel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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