An older patient wants to use holistic ways to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. What should the nurse instruct the patient to consume to promote eye health?
1. Cabbage, eggs, and orange juice
2. Whole-wheat bread, eggs, and milk
3. Sweet potatoes, spinach, and broccoli
4. Lean meats, whole-wheat breads, and blueberries
Question 2
In a long-term care facility, a nurse is having a discussion with the nurse aides about ways to deal with clients with dementia who are uncooperative with mouth care. Appropriate methods to use include
A) carefully placing two fingers of a gloved hand in the client's mouth to access the back teeth.
B) using only lemon and glycerine swabs to cleanse the gums around the teeth in the front.
C) speaking to the client sternly and instructing the client to open the mouth and cooperate immediately. Then brush the teeth quickly.
D) try to involve the client in the process of oral hygiene, such as having the client hold the toothbrush while the caregiver places his or her hand over the client's hand and guides the activity.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Patient learns to not be afraid
Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient
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Which of the following is not a unit factor related to a 15.0% aqueous solution
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