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michelleunicorn

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The nurse teaches older adults to reduce sodium in their diets. What is the daily recommended limit for sodium in this population?
 
  a. 1000 mg
  b. 1500 mg
  c. 2000 mg
  d. 2500 mg

Question 2

A patient is on hospice care. Which situation would result in an acute hospitalization?
 
  a. Progression of disease
  b. Intractable pain
  c. New pressure ulcer
  d. Bladder infection


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

B
The current recommendations for sodium intake in the older population limits ingestion to 1500 mg/day.

Answer to Question 2

B
Inpatient care is available when the patient experiences acute or severe pain or symptom man-agement problems. The other conditions are managed without acute hospitalization.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
No problemo


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