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gbarreiro

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The nurse is providing a seminar for a group of seniors on changing nutritional needs. What should the nurse instruct the participants about the reduced need for calories?
 
  A) You should consume at least three servings of fruits and vegetables daily..
  B) You should limit your fat intake to less than 50 of total calories consumed..
  C) The consumption of a high-carbohydrate diet prevents the release of glucose..
  D) As you age, your basal metabolic rate declines, contributing to weight gain even when you consume the same amount of calories as when you were younger..

Question 2

The patient, age 43, has cystitis with dysuria. She is receiving Pyridium to decrease her pain. Her urine is reddish-orange. The nurse should
 
  a. report this immediately.
  b. explain to the patient that this is normal.
  c. increase fluid intake.
  d. send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis.



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Answer to Question 1

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Basal metabolic rate declines with age, a fact that can contribute to weight gain. Carbohydrates stimulate the release of insulin while fat intake should be below 30 of calories and five servings of fruit and vegetables should be consumed daily.

Answer to Question 2

B
Pyridium will turn the urine reddish-orange.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


lkanara2

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

 

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