This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What reply should the nurse make, when an older adult asks, How much alcohol is good for you? a. ... (Read 43 times)

washai

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 523
on: Jul 11, 2018
What reply should the nurse make, when an older adult asks, How much alcohol is good for you?
 
  a. Alcohol isn't good for you so avoid it as a general rule.
  b. Experts in the field recommend only one regular sized drink a day.
  c. It's been said that red wine has health benefits but that doesn't mean drink a whole bottle.
  d. If you are only drinking on special occasions, limit yourself to 2 drinks.

Question 2

When educating the older adult population about the risks to physical health that chronic alcohol abuse presents, the nurse is especially careful to include the:
 
  a. Identification of the signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding
  b. Need to avoid injuries resulting from falls due to cognitive impairment
  c. Importance of maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet
  d. Effect seen related to hepatic disease induced jaundice


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ngr69

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Clinically significant adverse effects can occur in some individuals consuming as little as two to three drinks per day over an extended period. Because of the increased risk of adverse effects from alcohol use, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has recommended that individuals over the age of 65 limit alcohol consumption to no more than one standard drink per day. While the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) recommends a maximum of two drinks on any drinking occasion (holidays or other celebrations), that option does not address the more pressing issue of the daily consumption of alcohol. The other options do not address the client's question.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Risks of gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding may be higher in older people because of the decrease in gastric pH that occurs in aging, and so needs to be stressed when addressing the older adult population. The other options are not specific to the older adult who chroni-cally abuses alcohol.


washai

  • Member
  • Posts: 523
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

tranoy

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

An adult male Asiatic lion An adult male Asiatic lion
Chest Configurations, Normal Adult, Barrel Chest, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum Chest Configurations, Normal Adult, Barrel Chest, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum
Adult figeater beetle's maxillary galea Adult figeater beetle's maxillary galea
Older adults may grieve intensely over the loss of a person or situation that has been a part of the Older adults may grieve intensely over the loss of a person or situation that has been a part of the
Written materials can be helpful for the older adult. Written materials can be helpful for the older adult.
The nurse begins the general survey The nurse begins the general survey
Video: Morphology of a tomato plant

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library