At mealtime, the older adult seems to be eating less food than adequate. The nurse recognizes that the older adult compared to the younger adult requires:
a. more fluids.
b. less calcium.
c. fewer calories.
d. more vitamins.
C
The older adult requires 30 calories per kilogram of body weight, whereas the younger adult requires 40 calories.
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a. "Notify your prescriber immediately if you vomit." b. "Stop taking the drug if you develop hives or a rash." c. "If you notice diarrhea be sure to stop taking the drug." d. "Continue taking the drug even if you feel well because it is fighting the infection." e. "Call 911 if you experience difficulty with breathing." f. "Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages with the drug."
____________________ traction is applied to the skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Select the statement that brings out the difference between oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
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