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 surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
The proboscis monkey demonstrates that large gut size contributes to a lower EQ.
Stand at the side facing the client. Apply L stroke to both sides of the neck with flat fingers ...
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An Elderly Woman with Alzheimer’s Disease