Over the past 2 decades, there has been a trend toward:
a. increased osteoporosis.
b. preservation of height.
c. obesity in older adults.
d. preservation of muscle mass.
C
An increase in overweight and obese older adults has been documented over the past 15 to 20 years. A decrease in weight for height and body mass index has been found with increasing age in patients between 70 and 89 years of age.
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When conducting a nursing assessment of the vascular system, the nurse is alert for the presence of Virchow's triad, which includes pooling of blood, a coagulation problem, and:
a. edema c. hypertension b. shortness of breath d. vessel trauma
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.
What is the correct answer to adding the following three decimals: 5.82, 19.06, and 27.33?
a. 46.39 b. 51.21 c. 52.21 d. 104.39
The nurse determines that the patient is in cardiac arrest. Which does the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
a. Deliver chest compressions. b. Help with patient positioning as directed. c. Inform the family about the patient. d. Prepare emergency medications.