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serike

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The nurse takes into consideration that older women are at higher risk for dehydration than older men because older men:
 
  a. void less urine than females.
  b. have fewer hormonal changes.
  c. have a higher percentage of body fluid.
  d. have a better process of fluid absorption.

Question 2

The nurse in a long-term care facility limits the liquids served to a person who has a poor appetite because excess fluid at mealtime:
 
  a. increases edema and fatigue.
  b. creates a sense of fullness and diminished intake.
  c. dilutes the nutrients in the solid foods.
  d. may cause meal interruption to go to the bathroom.



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dmurph1496

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




serike

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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