All of the following are true regarding chronic inflammation EXCEPT:
1.it lasts for weeks, months, or years.
2.it triggers the release of substances that promote oxidation.
3.it is interrelated with high blood cholesterol levels.
4.there is no way to treat it.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?
a. Binge drinking is about 5 times more common in men than women b. The prevalence of regular intake of alcohol is twice as great in women than men c. Treatment for alcohol abuse in the elderly of both sexes is less effective than for young adults d. Excessive use impairs memory and cognition in ways much different than for standard age-related dementia
If an elderly client who lives alone and has a limited income has edema, it would be important to evaluate his or her dietary intake of sodium and
a. protein b. calcium c. chloride d. potassium
A morbidly obese patient in ICU on a ventilator has end-stage renal disease, diabetes and sacral decubiti. The primary concern for recommending a tube feeding formula and rate should be:
a. increased protein b. adequate calories c. decreased carbohydrates d. increased electrolytes
Bennie has Parkinson's disease, and finds milkshakes easier to drink than thin beverages such as juice and water. Bennie probably suffers from
A) diarrhea. B) dysgeusia. C) dementia. D) dysphagia.