NURS2002: Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

how might older age affect GI and GU health? -risk for nutritional deficits: poor diet, living alone, social isolation, not preparing meals, etc -dec appetite, leading to constipation -lots of GI effects associated with many medications -prostate pathologies in older men that may cause obstructions how might race/ethnicity affect GI and GU health? -certain populations at higher risk of diseases that can affect GI/GU health -ex: African Americans and sickle cell disease, alcoholism in Native American populations, lactose intolerance has familial predisposition what patients are at high risk for UTIs? -sexually active -postmenopausal -indwelling catheter -diabetes -elderly -physical/cognitive impairment (inadequate self-care) -women what patients are at risk for constipation? -bed rest, immobility, post-op -elderly -reduced fluid -depressed -CNS dysfunction-medications (ex: opioids, anticholinergics) what urine findings would require urgent assesment? -blood in the urine -cloudy/foamy urine -foul odor -low urine production (low GFR) what urine is considered normal