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The nurse encourages the 84-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who has no appetite to try to increase her intake because the disease that diminishes her desire for food also:
 
  a. diminishes the ability to absorb nutrients.
  b. increases body's need for nutrients.
  c. decreases the body's metabolism.
  d. increases the risk of infection.

Question 2

The home health nurse notes that the 86-year-old male patient has a collection of many types of potato chips, a wide variety of flavored sauces, spices, and a large supply of chocolate candy in the kitchen.
 
  The nurse's most accurate assessment of this behavior would be that it indicates that the patient:
  a. has a diminished sense of taste.
  b. is buying less expensive foods to conserve money.
  c. is experiencing the onset of diabetes.
  d. is reluctant to prepare a cooked meal.


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gasdhashg

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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