A nurse is discussing proper nutrition with clients at a senior citizen center. General guidelines for healthy elderly clients should include
A) increased amount of protein foods in the diet.
B) taking a geriatric vitamin or mineral supplement daily.
C) daily including at least 8 cups of fluids (excluding caffeinated and alcoholic beverages).
D) eliminating fat from the diet because of a decrease in physical activity.
C
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1. Deepened voice 2. Shrinking testicles 3. Excess hair growth 4. Poor skin turgor
A nurse is preparing to complete wound dressings for a client who has a large abdominal surgical wound. What solution would provide the most benefit for cleansing the wound?
A) Dakins® solution B) hydrogen peroxide C) providine iodine D) isotonic saline
A patient with bronchitis is taking TMP/SMZ, 160/800 mg orally, twice daily. Before adminis-tering the third dose, the nurse notes that the patient has a widespread rash, a temperature of 103°F, and a heart rate of 100 beats per minute
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A nurse is instructing the parents on signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia. Her instructions should include all of the following except:
1. Nausea. 2. Muscle weakness. 3. Tingling sensations. 4. A positive Chvostek's sign