Which of the following changes contributes to the danger of dehydration in the elderly client?
1. Constipation and atherosclerosis of the brain
2. Decreased basal metabolic rate and decreased skeletal muscle mass
3. Diminished gastrointestinal mucus and slowed peristalsis
4. Less-active thirst mechanism and atrophied kidneys
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient who is an ovolactovegetarian. The nurse understands that this patient's food intake is limited to:
1. Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
2. Eggs, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
3. Dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
4. Eggs, dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
A farmer with a pitchfork, wearing a hat identifying him as a Granger, warns of an oncoming “Consoli
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.
Positioning the client
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position
Peptide bond formation between two amino acids, resulting from a dehydration reaction