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SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
A1C - correct answer- normal is 5, less than 7 is
the goal
Alcohol - correct answer- ok in moderation-
unless medically unsafe, AA can help stopping
alcoholism - correct answer- be aware the
aging process can mimic alcohol abuse-need to further
assess
Alzheimers - correct answer- type of dementia
Attitudes - correct answer- Nurse-stay positive,
open minded, keeping CEU in positive light
System-establish a culture of safety, show support for
continued education, support research for best practices
,Barriers to good nutrition in elderly - correct
answer- 1. Cost of food (limited income)
2. Difficulty getting transportation
3. Obtaining an appropriate variety and sufficient amount
of food (access to convenient stores)
4. depression
5. Loneliness
6. Lack of motivation
Benadryl - correct answer- should not be taken
for sleep, should not be mixed with alcohol
Benefit of maintaining a healthy attitude - correct
answer- decreases depression, decreases isolation,
must have interactions with people
Benefits of cultural beliefs - correct answer-
affects dietary consumption, can be non beneficial
, Benefits of dental exams/preventive oral care -
correct answer- identify dental caries, need for
dentures?,
Benefits of diet - correct answer- Better health,
disease prevention, healing (in Diabetics-biggest factor
affecting compliance is motivation)
Benefits of exercise - correct answer- keeps
joints flexible, maintain muscle, decrease BS level, heart
health, decrease weight, increase sense of well-being
Benefits of mobility - correct answer- keeps
joints mobile and pt in good health
Benefits of physical exams and preventive care -
correct answer- yearly exams, identify problems
early,
Benefits of religious beliefs - correct answer-
promote good health practices