An older adult states that her physician ordered her to drink a glass of wine daily. The nurse understands that alcohol is occasionally recommended for which of the following reasons?
a. Memory enchancer
b. Appetite stimulant
c. Diuretic
d. Food source
ANS: B
Alcohol is occasionally prescribed as an appetite stimulant in certain situations.
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The new nurse was orienting and following the assigned mentor throughout the day when an 86-year-old gentleman was admitted to the home care agency for posthospitalization care
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