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silviawilliams41

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The nurse is aware that some patients are taking medications that alter their sense of taste and may influence their dietary intake.
 
  In reviewing the medications taken by patients on the unit, the nurse will consult with the nutritionist to develop a palatable meal plan for the patient taking which of the following medications? a. Antihypertensives
  b. Anti-inflammatories
  c. Diuretics
  d. Analgesics

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the nurse's role relevant to the client's sexuality in a long-term care setting?
 
  a. Upon admission, the nurse tells the client that sexual expression is not permitted on the unit.
  b. The nurse reminds the client that during periods of illness, sexual activity is pro-hibited.
  c. The nurse politely reminds the client that masturbation is not acceptable in a hos-pital setting.
  d. The nurse makes proper arrangements for privacy for a resident's sexual expres-sions in a long-term care facility.



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Answer to Question 1

A

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A Antihypertensives may cause an alteration in the sense of taste.
B Anti-inflammatories cause increased appetite and weight gain.
C Decreased drug absorption may occur when diuretics, such as furosemide, are administered with food. Furosemide does not affect the patient's sense of taste.
D Analgesics may cause decreased drug absorption with food.

Answer to Question 2

D
In a long-term care setting, facilities should make proper arrangements for privacy for a resident's sexual expressions.
The client's sexuality is not a topic approached when a client is being admitted.
Clients may wrongly believe that their condition prohibits sexual activity, or they may need some guidance to promote satisfactory sexual functioning.
Effective communication about sexuality requires sensitivity and tact.



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