This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The most common factor related to xerostomia in elderly clients is A) side effects of ... (Read 62 times)

EAugust

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jul 11, 2018
The most common factor related to xerostomia in elderly clients is
 
  A) side effects of medications.
  B) increased oral intake.
  C) tendency to mouth breathe.
  D) oxygen therapy.

Question 2

An older patient who wears glasses is being admitted to a long-term care facility. Which action should the nurse take when assessing the patient's visual acuity?
 
  1. Ask the patient to wear the glasses.
  2. Ask the patient to remove the glasses.
  3. Allow the patient to choose whether or not to remove the glasses.
  4. If the patient wears glasses to eat then glasses should be removed.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

covalentbond

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The older person with glasses should wear them during the vision assessment.


EAugust

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
TY


covalentbond

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Happy to Help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Mechanical ventilation may be necessary for clients experiencing respiratory alkalosis Mechanical ventilation may be necessary for clients experiencing respiratory alkalosis
Types of infections and their Effects on host cells Types of infections and their Effects on host cells
Granite: a Common Rock in Continental Crust Granite: a Common Rock in Continental Crust
Effects of Varying Ratios of Cannabidiol and THC in Marijuana Effects of Varying Ratios of Cannabidiol and THC in Marijuana
Humans are related to Earth’s other organisms Humans are related to Earth’s other organisms
Three common eukaryotic promoter consensus sequence elements Three common eukaryotic promoter consensus sequence elements
Video: Darwin's Observation (Fossils, Galapagos Islands & Africa ) and Natural Selection (Adaptive Traits)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library