Which of these changes in the gastrointestinal system of an older adult client place the client at risk?
a. Alcohol is absorbed faster. c. Gag reflex is less effective.
b. Saliva production decreases. d. Liver size increases.
C
Tooth enamel thins, periodontal disease increases, taste buds decrease, saliva production diminishes, and effectiveness of the gag reflex decreases. There is an increased risk of choking.
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The nurse is educating a client about the instillation of eyedrops. Which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
a. "Squeezing my eye tightly after I put the drops in may force the drops out of my eye too quickly." b. "If the drops are kept in the refrigerator, I will be able to tell when they are in my eye because they will feel cold." c. "My sister has the same prescription, so we can use the same bottle of eyedrops." d. "I will wash my hands before I use these eyedrops."
A client has absorbed more than .80 GY and has developed acute radiation syndrome. Which body systems could be affected by this dose of radiation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hematopoietic b. Urinary c. Gastrointestinal d. Cerebrovascular/CNS e. Integumentary
The term evidence-based was first used in:
a. Canada. b. Great Britain. c. the United States. d. Australia.