A 63-year-old patient is admitted with acute diverticulitis. The most appropriate nursing intervention to lessen this patient's signs and symptoms of increased flatus and chronic constipation alternating with diarrhea, anorexia, and nausea would be
to a. encourage a diet high in fiber content.
b. reduce oral intake to rest the bowel.
c. encourage fluids to prevent dehydration.
d. administer laxatives to prevent secondary constipation.
Question 2As a person ages, muscle tone decreases throughout the digestive system, causing a slowing movement of food through the esophagus. Delayed esophageal emptying in the elderly increases the risk of:
A) Gastric irritation
B) Aspiration
C) Irritable bowel syndrome
D) Constipation
Question 3Older adults in good physical condition have cardiac function comparable to younger persons in poor condition. What is the most likely cause of a rise in systolic blood pressure in the elderly?
A) Postural and postprandial hypotension
B) Atherosclerosis in the innermost layer of the blood vessels
C) Impaired baroreceptor function and increased peripheral resistance
D) Cellular proliferation in the tunica intima
Question 4Which of the following individuals is at greatest risk for bladder cancer?
A) Male aged 70 years who retired as a manager for a dye factory
B) Female aged 70 years who retired as a manager for a dye factory
C) Male aged 70 years with a history of hypertension and diuretics treatment
D) Female aged 70 years with a history of hypertension and diuretics treatment
Question 5Following a gastrectomy, the nurse would anticipate that the patient would need to be assessed for
a. renal failure.
b. vitamin B12 deficiency.
c. obesity complications.
d. continuing his routine diet.
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