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20 Cards in this Set
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Older adults are at risk of dehydration because they have
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Less Fluid Reserve
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Alternate tightening and relaxing of the muscles of the abdomen are examples of BLANK exercises to maintain muscle strength
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Isometric
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The most effective way to find out about concerns with appetite is to directly ask about
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appetite changes
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One liter of fluid equals BLANK of weight change
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one kilogram
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BLANK of ligaments & tendons due to stiffening may make the arthritic patient less like to exercise
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reduced flexibility
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Those who have lost dexterity would find this activity frustrating
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Painting
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One benefiical exercise for those with arthric joints would be
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swimming
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Presence of salty, spicy, saucy, choclaty foods in the home may be indicative of
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loss of sense of taste
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Slowing of nerve impulse speed leads to BLANK for activity completion
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increased time
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An older male who wants to build muscle mass, suggest BLANK exercise
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resistence
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Nursing diagnosis for CHF with inadequate intake for one living alone: Imbalance in nutrition less than bopdy requirements related to
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activity intolerance
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Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis may decrease the desire for intake, however they cause the need for
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increased nutritoon
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Isometric and isotonic ecercises can cause accidental performance of the BLANK which can be prevented by breathing properly during excerise.
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Vaslsava Manuever
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Limiting fluids before meals for those with poor appetites decreases the BLANK and dimished intake caused by excess fluid intake
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feeling of fullness
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Walking and biking are forms of aerobic exercises that focus on improving BLANK
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cardiac function
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The most significant lab level for malnutrion is
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serum albumin level
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Balance training after a fractured hip with prolonged immbility will be aimed at decreasing inceidence of
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falls
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Residents who wander rather than eating should be given extra
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nutrioutioush shakes/snacks to support nutritional status
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One way to improve appetite for those who tend to eat alone in their rooms is to
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visit them during meal times
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For a type 1 diabetic who exerceises 1 hr at the gym caution this person to bring
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hard candy with them
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