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ENagel

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An older patient with cardiovascular disease is losing weight because of a poor appetite. Which interventions should the nurse use to help support this patient's nutritional needs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Provide foods that are high in glucose
  B) Serve favorite foods in an attractive manner
  C) Explain that ethnic foods should be never eaten
  D) Provide several small meals throughout the day
  E) Explain that occasional foods can be eaten weekly

Question 2

Which diagnostic exam is used to find pathological abnormalities of the brain?
 
  a. CT scan
  b. Nuclear medicine scan
  c. MRI
  d. Radiograph


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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A, B, D
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Anorexia may accompany cardiovascular disease. Interventions to support the patient's nutritional needs include providing foods that are high in glucose, serving favorite foods in an attractive manner, and providing several small meals throughout the day. Ethnic foods can still be consumed if modified, and occasional foods should only be eaten once a month.

Answer to Question 2

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to detect pathological conditions of the cerebrum and spinal cord.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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