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rachel9

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The nurse is discussing measures to minimize the risk of injury from an automobile accident with an 84-year-old independent female client who lives alone and claims to drive only to church, the doctor's office, and for groceries.
 
  Which of the following suggestions has the greatest potential for affecting the client's safety? a. Take public transportation whenever it is available.
  b. Plan all trips around church and doctor appointments.
  c. Plan to drive for short trips and only during daylight hours.
  d. Arrange for family and friends to drive the client whenever possible.

Question 2

A new nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The patient is becoming malnourished because nothing tastes good. Which recommendation by the nurse would be most appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Rinse your mouth several times a day to hydrate your taste buds.
  b. Blend foods together in interesting flavor combinations.
  c. Eat soft foods that are easy to chew and swallow.
  d. Avoid adding spices or aromatic ingredients to food to prevent nausea.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The nurse should educate the client regarding safe driving tips (e.g., driving shorter distances and only during daylight hours, using side and rearview mirrors carefully, and looking toward the blind spot before changing lanes).
Taking public transportation may not meet the needs of an independent client.
Planning all trips around church and doctor appointments may not be realistic.
Arranging for family and friends to drive the client may not meet her needs.

Answer to Question 2

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Good oral hygiene is important to stimulate and hydrate taste buds. Having an unpleasant taste in the mouth discourages the patient from eating. Avoid blending foods together because this confuses the ability to discriminate flavors and taste. Texturized, spicy, and aromatic foods stimulate and make eating more enjoyable.


rachel9

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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