An 80-year-old woman describes having to go to the bathroom more ...

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An 80-year-old woman describes having to go to the bathroom more frequently at night. The nurse interprets this assessment data to be symptoms of
 
  A) increased glycosuria.
  B) normal changes of aging.
  C) fluid overload.
  D) impairment of drug excretion.

Question 2

An older patient wants to prevent the onset of osteoporosis. How can the nurse instruct the patient at this time? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Stop smoking and reduce caffeine intake.
  2. Ingest adequate amounts of calcium every day.
  3. Have an annual bone mineral density (BMD) test.
  4. Increase the intake of beverages containing phosphorous.
  5. Perform isometric exercises for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week.

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale: Risk factors for the development of osteoporosis include smoking and caffeine intake.

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