An older adult patient's testing reveals decreased absorption of calcium, which is a common age-related change. The nurse would consider which nursing problem when creating a care plan for this patient?
1. Swallowing may be impaired.
2. There is a higher risk of constipation.
3. The patient is more likely to be incontinent.
4. Activity intolerance is common.
Answer: 2
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Which are voluntary muscles?
a. Arm and leg muscles b. Stomach muscles c. Heart muscles d. Intestinal muscles
A young child with leukemia has anorexia and severe stomatitis. The nurse should suggest that the parents try which intervention?
a. Relax any eating pressures. b. Firmly insist that child eat normally. c. Begin gavage feedings to supplement diet. d. Serve foods that are either hot or cold.