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ghost!

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The general consensus on alcohol use in moderation among adults over age 65 is:
 
  a. limit to one drink per day for females
  b. limit to two drinks per day for females
  c. limit to three drinks per day for males
  d. there is no limit recommended by any organization

Question 2

An older patient does not take a prescribed diuretic as planned because of the inconvenience of having to urinate frequently, which interrupts scheduled activities. What action should the nurse take with this patient?
 
  1. Insist the drug be taken as prescribed.
  2. Contact the physician to order another drug.
  3. Advise to take the drug in divided dosages, half in the morning and half in the evening.
  4. Discuss the daily activity schedule and adjust the drug administration time accordingly.


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sarah_brady415

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

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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Insisting the patient take the drug without addressing the patient's concerns would not improve compliance with the medical plan of care.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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