« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse counsels an older adult regarding nutritional requirements. Which of the following teaching ... (Read 64 times)

anshika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 510
on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse counsels an older adult regarding nutritional requirements. Which of the following teaching points is priority when discussing age-related changes in nutritional requirements?
 
  A) If possible, try to eliminate animal fats from your diet.
  B) You should try to eat less meat and proteins than you did when you were younger.
  C) Overall, you don't need to take in as many calories as you used to.
  D) As an older adult, you don't need to eat as many starches and complex carbohydrates.

Question 2

A nurse assesses an older adult in the assisted living facility who has presbyphagia. Which of the following systems should the nurse auscultate?
 
  A) Abdomen for bruit
  B) Bowel sounds
  C) Heart tones
  D) Lung sounds


jomama

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Caloric requirements for older adults are significantly less than those for younger adults. It is unnecessary to wholly eliminate animal fats from the diet, and protein intake should remain same as for younger adults. Complex carbohydrates should constitute the majority of caloric intake.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Swallowing difficulties create a risk of aspiration. Presbyphagia is unlikely to result in assessment changes to the abdomen or heart.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

An adult male killer whale with its characteristic tall dorsal fin swims in the waters near Tysfjord An adult male killer whale with its characteristic tall dorsal fin swims in the waters near Tysfjord
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
(A) The name and shape of the adult teeth. These teeth represent those found in the right side of th (A) The name and shape of the adult teeth. These teeth represent those found in the right side of th
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
Older adults working Older adults working
Living arrangements of older adults in the United States vary widely depending on gender and ... Living arrangements of older adults in the United States vary widely depending on gender and ...
Video: Uterine (menstrual) cycle - phases

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library