Chapter 18 covers the nutritional needs for aging adults including; physical and physiological changes, nutrient needs, factors influencing food intake and nutrient needs, and nutrition-related health issues of aging adults. As we age the food choices we make have a major impact on our overall health and well-being. Using the information presented this week, discuss how nutritional needs of older adults might differ from those of younger adults; how might they be similar. Be sure to cover the following topics: Physical/physiological changes associated with aging Macro/Micro-nutrient recommendations Usual vs. Successful aging

Q: An elderly client with heart failure comes to the emergency room because of nausea, vomiting, and…

A: Digoxin is used in patients with heart failure because of its positive inotropic effect. The drug…

Q: Discharge isntructions for Hygiene of cholera patient

A: Caused by vibrio cholera which has a feco-oral route of transmission. Its most important…

Q: D. What diet should be followed in order to prevent this pathology; E. Describe the main stages of…

A: Low T4 is an indicator of hypothyroidism where there are a variety of manifestations seen in the…

Q: What is hepatotoxicity and why is it serious?

A: As we know Heptaocytes are cells of which the liver is made of it.

Q: Madison Wills worked night shift on a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at a major medical center.…

A: Case summary: The patient is a very sick premature infant in the NICU. The day duty nurse started…

Q: why are contraceptive patches good for birth control?

A: We know that Birth control is any technique that is used to prevent pregnancy and There are various…

Q: g. Mention examples of brand names and or manufacturers of commercially available protective,…

A: G. Topical medications are applied locally to the area that needs to be treated. Creams, ointments,…

Q: What are some of the primary issues facing a person who acquired a mobility disability as part of…

A: The satisfaction of being able to move around freely and easily is called mobility. We can do all…

Q: What is the purpose of the master patient index within an EHR system? What demographic information…

A: A)  The Master Patient Index is required for information interchange to combine the patient list…

Q: i. What ions are usually used as saline cathartics? (Gastrointestinal Agents)

A: Introduction: Saline cathartics: Inorganic salts with a poor absorption rate are saline…

Q: why marijuana should be legalized here in the philippines

A: Legalizing the use of cannabis or popularly known as marijuana can be an aid in medicine because it…

Q: A 198 lb male patient is prescribed zidovudine at a dose of 2.22 mg/kg three times daily. Zidovudine…

A: The basic dosage calculations are done by using method of simplification. first you have to convert…

Q: pH 7.54 PaCO₂2 28 mm Hg PaO2 45 mm Hg HCO3- 22 mEq/L. Please provide an IPAP, EPAP and FiO2 in (…

A: The client's ABG(arterial blood gas) values are- pH - 7.54 PaCo2- 28 mm Hg PaO2-45 mm Hg(Normal is…

Q: does your current nurse manager demonstrate his leadership style? e. How might the current leader’s…

A: a) Leadership style of previous nurse manager is autocratic style of leadership. This management…

Q: The best treatment for a patient who has intermittent episodes of ventricular tachycardia would be…

A: The best treatment for a patient who has intermittent episodes of tachycardia would be implantation…

Q: Case Study An 83-year-old woman is brought to unit by her husband who is concerned with is wife's…

A: The above case study presents a patient, who is 83 years old with chief complaints of progressive…

Q: d. What are the fluoride salts used for dental prophylaxis? (Dental products) e. What are…

A: 1. A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning technique used to provide the teeth a thorough cleaning.…

Q: How does the recreational drugs affects the health of a call center agent?

A: As we know Recreational drugs are chemical substances consumed mainly for enjoyment and leisure and…

Q: How would one go about  Increasing Outpatient Care?

A: OUTPATIENT CARE Outpatient care refers to the services provided to outpatients. Outpatients are…

Q: What is the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis?

A: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, progressing, inflammatory autoimmune disease with synovial,…

Q: Discharge planning for a patient with hyponatremia Portential prognosis:  Patient teaching:…

A: Hyponatremia is a condition in which the clients sodium concentration in the blood is abnormally…

Q: 1. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is 1 hour post-operative following an appendectomy. Which…

A: Appendectomy is a surgical procedure in which the appendix is removed. An inflamed or infected…

Q: A 63-year-old man is brought to the emergency departmer substernal chest pain. ECG shows ST-segment…

A: Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Systems is used to treat a narrowed coronary artery caused by…

Q: Your patient, Covey, has her first day today. She is 91 years old and has an extreme fear of…

A: It is used in older patients with cardiac, respiratory and other disease like vascular diseases and…

Q: d. Name some compounds official in the compendia used as antacids. Give some commercial products…

A: D.  ANTACIDS antacids  are the effective medications for heart burn and acidity. they are some…

Q: define the concept of "wellness"

A: Practice life is undeniably stressful, and because of this, we can and should wonder if these…

Q: Explain the steps of the healthcare billing revenue cycle..?

A: The healthcare, revenue-building cycle has various steps which help for patient and insurance…

Q: What additional objective and subjective data can you derive from the scenario?    What do you think…

A: Breastmilk is an ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean and it contains antibodies which help to…

Q: Describe how we can use Epidemiology to explain and predict the Ebola outbreak. What kind of…

A: Epidemiology is a branch of Medicine, which deals with the study of determinants, distribution,…

Q: describe why is childhood diabetes relevant to health psychology

A: The childhood diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the child will have an increased blood…

Q: Which of these is NOT one of the three major problems/concerns of US health system  A. lack of…

A: A ) lack of hospital beds

Q: Provide a detailed overview of the Cardiomyopathy's disease process and Diagnosis

A: Heart is a muscular organ. It is located behind and left to the breast bone. It consist of 4…

Q: What  3 things would you suggest an aging person does? and why?

A: An aging person is also known as the senior citizen who is becoming aged. The aging person required…

Q: Duty is particularly interesting in a healthcare context because it leads to a further question,…

A: The Canadian Medical Code of Ethics focuses on activities like health promotion, advocacy, disease…

Q: Tick the main approach of peptic ulcer treatment اختر أحد الخيارات a. Eradication of O Helicobacter…

A: Peptic ulceration It is a condition characterized by discontinuity in the stomach and duodenal…

Q: State two local and systemic signs of influenza.?

A: Infection It is the process of interaction that mainly occurs between: Pathogens  And susceptible…

Q: What can patients do to help make their healthcare safe.?

A: By actively participating in their healthcare, patients can play a significant part in enhancing…

Q: Prepare Bed For Occupancy Definition of Bed. Different types of beds used in the various…

A: Question subpart 3 and 4 repost separately

Q: Your client arrived to the HPL for a CPET (VO2max) testing During his stress test you notice the…

A: Cardiac stress testing is done to assess how well the heart functions while a person performs…

Q: The surgeon requests an antibiotic irrigation for closure at the end of the procedure. Considering…

A: One of the most serious risks associated with surgery is bleeding during a laparoscopic…

Q: Mention six ways in which drug containers could be catered for?

A: Introduction: Drug packaging is a crucial component of medicine manufacture; without proper…

Q: 15.

A: Outcome of interest in research study means the end result of the intervention or the specific…

Q: rationale for why safety education on choking is beneficial to the pediatric population/ their…

A: CHOCKING It is refers to the obstruction of any objects at the throat which leads to the chronic…

Q: A 3 year old child is admitted to the hospital for a severe case of measles, but on physical…

A: Here the child is deficient in vitamin D Rickets is a condition that weakens and softens bones in…

Q: Clinical History:A 67-year-old male had rheumatic heart disease for thirty years. Three months prior…

A: Rheumatic fever, an autoimmune inflammatory response to infection with streptococcal bacteria, can…

Q: You are a volunteer with the Red Cross in a developing country and you find the following situation…

A: Vitamins are the important macronutrients , which are essential for the proper growth and…

Q: Your client is a physically active, 33-year-old female. She is visiting today for her annual…

A: Exercise stress test is method of assessing cardiac health.  In this test patient is running on…

Q: To Patient monitoring use the Spirometer احتراحد الخيارات True False

A: We can say that Continuous observations or measurements of the patient, are known as monitoring the…

Q: Why doesn't the influenza vaccine offer more than a few months of protection?

A: The vaccination provides the protection to the person from various kinds of infective diseases. So,…

Q: whats the sustaniable physical enviroment like in the long term health care industry in the USA?

A: In the United States, the healthcare industry is inextricably linked to industrial activities that…