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frankwu

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The dietician at a long-term care facility has suggested diet supplementation for a client who continues to lose weight. Between-meal supplements ideally would be
 
  A) peanut butter and crackers.
  B) taken by the client more than an hour before the next meal.
  C) foods served at room temperature.
  D) not administered with medications.

Question 2

The nurse is instructing an older patient on ways to prevent esophageal irritation from taking medication. Which information should the nurse include in this teaching? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Drink at least 8 ounces of water with each pill.
  2. Crush the pills to make them easier to swallow.
  3. Take several sips of water before taking oral medications.
  4. Sit up in a chair for at least 30 minutes after taking oral medications.
  5. Report a dull aching pain in the chest or shoulder after taking medication to the physician.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4,5
Rationale: One intervention to prevent esophageal irritation from taking medication is to drink at least 8 ounces of water with each pill.




frankwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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