Rosa, age 84, is unable to care for herself at home. She had a stroke 6 months ago and is in the nursing home. She requires total care by the nursing staff. ?
Constipation is a problem for the elderly. List nursing measures to facilitate regular bowel patterns.
Increase fiber, fluids, and exercise
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Restaurants with 20 or more locations must provide menu listings of an item's kcalories, grams of saturated fat, and ____
A) ?grams of protein B) ?glycemic index C) ?milligrams of sodium D) ?grams of sugar
What type of laxative should be avoided in renal patients and children?
a. Fiber b. Osmotic, nonabsorbable salts c. Osmotic, nonabsorbable sugars d. Stimulant
Which individual is at highest risk for developing hypertension?
a. Susie, a 30-year-old female who is slightly overweight b. Jack, a 40-year-old African American male whose parents had hypertension c. Jill, a 50-year-old female of Asian descent who consumes a diet relatively high in sodium d. Bill, a 45-year-old male of European descent who is a vegetarian e. Zayn, a 21-year-old African American male who is a college athlete