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Shelles

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A 63-year-old patient is admitted with acute diverticulitis. The most appropriate nursing intervention to lessen this patient's signs and symptoms of increased flatus and chronic constipation alternating with diarrhea, anorexia, and nausea would be
 
  to a. encourage a diet high in fiber content.
  b. reduce oral intake to rest the bowel.
  c. encourage fluids to prevent dehydration.
  d. administer laxatives to prevent secondary constipation.

Question 2

As a person ages, muscle tone decreases throughout the digestive system, causing a slowing movement of food through the esophagus. Delayed esophageal emptying in the elderly increases the risk of:
 
  A) Gastric irritation
  B) Aspiration
  C) Irritable bowel syndrome
  D) Constipation


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

A
A high-fiber diet of bran, fruits, and vegetables is recommended.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Normal aging does not interfere with mobility through the bowel or bowel action. Gastric irritation results from a higher pH of stomach fluids. Aspiration is a risk associated with a weakened gag reflex, relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, and delayed esophageal emptying.


Shelles

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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