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What should the nurse do to help the dysphagic patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Sit the patient upright
B) Reduce distraction during mealtime
C) Offer fluid from a straw
D) Thicken liquids
E) Cue the patient to swallow

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What is age-related vision change caused by the loss of elasticity of the lens called?

A) Nearsightedness
B) Cataracts
C) Presbyopia
D) Blepharitis

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Question 23

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When discussing aging,to whom does the term older adulthood apply?

When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing,how should the nurse change her speech?

The nurse recognizes that a term referring to mechanical difficulty of swallowing is ___________.

Which symptom of diabetes distorts tactile sensation?

An older adult is having difficulty swallowing.What position should the nurse recommend to aid in swallowing?

When an older female patient complains of painful sexual intercourse,what should the nurse recognize as the probable cause?

To help prevent falls related to muscle weakness,what type of exercises should be selected for the aging patient?

The nurse recognizes that an older adult patient with COPD has a higher incidence of developing which age-related skeletal change that will alter the ability to exchange air effectively?

What is one positive aspect of Parkinson disease?

When bathing an 80-year-old woman who lives on a farm,the nurse assesses brown macules on the patient's hands and forearms.The nurse recognizes these as _________.

The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia.This problem is most likely related to:

When communicating with an older adult patient,the nurse becomes aware of the fact that the patient is well satisfied with his accomplishments over a lifetime and has no regrets concerning aging.Which of Erikson's developmental stages has the patient achieved?

The nurse is assisting an older adult patient out of bed when suddenly the patient begins to fall.What is the likely cause of the fall?

How often does a 76-year-old need a screening for preventative health?

At mealtime,the older adult seems to be eating less food than would be adequate.Compared to the younger adult,what is a requirement for the older adult?

A change of aging related to the circulatory system includes decreased blood vessel elasticity.For what should the nurse assess?

What should be suggested to a patient to aid with the pain of claudication?