In older adults, weakening of muscles along the gastrointestinal ...

[khang]

In older adults, weakening of muscles along the gastrointestinal tract may cause
 
  a. diarrhea.
  b. constipation.
  c. colon cancer.
  d. bloating and gas.

Question 2

The nurse is doing nutritional screening on older adults at a health fair. What would be an important question to ask while screening an older person for nutritional risk?
 
  A) About the use of three or more prescribed or over-the-counter daily medications
  B) If the person is over 62 years old
  C) If they had an unintentional weight loss of 3 or more in 60 days
  D) If they are living in a household with more than one older adult member

[akemokai]

Answer to Question 1

B
Weakening of muscles along the gastrointestinal tract may cause constipation in older adults be-cause the muscles do not push food along as powerfully. Diarrhea would be more likely to occur if the muscles became stronger. Bloating and gas may accompany constipation, but this is a sec-ondary rather than a primary effect. Colon cancer is not associated with weakening of intestinal muscles.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The elderly are at risk for developing drug-induced nutrient deficiencies because they have more chronic illnesses, are often on long-term drug therapy, and polypharmacy increases with age.

[khang]

Excellent

[amandanbreshears]

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