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melina_rosy

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Iron and vitamin B12 absorption is likely impaired in the elderly client because of a decrease in which of the following?
 
  1. Salivary secretions
  2. Gastric secretions
  3. Bile
  4. Intestinal secretions

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Which of the following foods may have precipitated an attack of gout and consequently may need to be avoided by the client?
 
  1. Gravy, liver, and oil-packed sardines
  2. Roquefort cheese, buttermilk, and vegetable soup
  3. Chocolate ice cream, chicken-fried steak, and spinach salad
  4. Eggs, pecan rolls, and coffee


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laurnthompson

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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