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Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Donna Ignatavicius , Linda Workman
Edition 8ISBN: 978-1455772551Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Donna Ignatavicius , Linda Workman
Edition 8ISBN: 978-1455772551 Exercise 1
Which statement by an older adult regarding diet and exercise indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
A) "I need to include more fiber in my diet like whole grains, raw vegetables, and fruits."
B) "I just joined our local fitness center and plan to go there three times a week"
C) "I will stop drinking fluids after 4 PM to prevent getting up during the night."
D) "I drink prune juice every day and that keeps my bowels very regular."
A) "I need to include more fiber in my diet like whole grains, raw vegetables, and fruits."
B) "I just joined our local fitness center and plan to go there three times a week"
C) "I will stop drinking fluids after 4 PM to prevent getting up during the night."
D) "I drink prune juice every day and that keeps my bowels very regular."
Explanation
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An old adult is being taught by a nurse regarding his diet and exercise. He gives a statement which indicates that the nurse needs to further teach him. The statements are discussed below.
Option A is not the correct option since inclusion of fiber in the diet is not wrong. It helps in the correct digestion of food. Hence option A is wrong.
Option B is not the correct option since being fit in old age is not wrong. It is good to be fit at all ages. Hence, option B is wrong.
Option D is not the correct option since prune juice does not harm to the body. It only is a good source of energy in the body. Hence, option D is wrong.
Option C is the correct option since reduction in intake of fluids will lead to dehydration and imbalance of electrolytes in the body. If the electrolyte imbalance increases, it will lead to serious consequences like illness/death.
Old people should drink at least 2 liters of water per day with other fluids. Since alcohol and caffeine can cause dehydration, they should be avoided.
Hence, the correct option is C. I will stop drinking fluids after 4pm to prevent urination in the night.
Option A is not the correct option since inclusion of fiber in the diet is not wrong. It helps in the correct digestion of food. Hence option A is wrong.
Option B is not the correct option since being fit in old age is not wrong. It is good to be fit at all ages. Hence, option B is wrong.
Option D is not the correct option since prune juice does not harm to the body. It only is a good source of energy in the body. Hence, option D is wrong.
Option C is the correct option since reduction in intake of fluids will lead to dehydration and imbalance of electrolytes in the body. If the electrolyte imbalance increases, it will lead to serious consequences like illness/death.
Old people should drink at least 2 liters of water per day with other fluids. Since alcohol and caffeine can cause dehydration, they should be avoided.
Hence, the correct option is C. I will stop drinking fluids after 4pm to prevent urination in the night.
Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Edition by Donna Ignatavicius , Linda Workman
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