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j.rubin

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Mrs. Beeson asks Robert, a visiting nurse, why her older adult mother seems to prefer eating ice cream and other sweets to any other foods. What is Robert's best response?
 
  A. Maybe she has a sweet tooth.'
  B. Older adults seem to be able to taste sweet foods best.
  C. I wouldn't worry about it as long as she is eating something.
  D. She is probably getting all the nutrients that she needs.

Question 2

Thomas is a nursing student caring for Mrs. Jennings, a 64-year-old patient who is hospitalized after knee replacement surgery. As Thomas prepares Mrs.
 
  Jennings' personal care items for her, she shares that she has a lot of plaque formation between professional teeth cleanings. Thomas knows that which of the following foods will help reduce plaque formation? A. Green leafy vegetables
  B. Whole grain breads
  C. Citrus fruits
  D. Lean meat



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krakiolit

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Answer to Question 1

B
A small decrease in the number of taste cells occurs with aging, beginning around age 60 . Re-duced sour, salty, and bitter taste discrimination is common. The ability to detect sweet tastes seems to remain intact.

Answer to Question 2

C
Acidic fruits in the patient's diet will reduce plaque formation.




j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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