An Older Adult States That Her Physician Ordered Her to Drink

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older adult states that her physician ordered her to drink a glass of wine daily. The nurse understands that alcohol is occasionally recommended for which of the following reasons?

• A) Memory enchancer
• B) Appetite stimulant
• C) Diuretic
• D) Food source

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

The amount households can devote to saving and spending once income taxes have been factored in.

Savings

The portion of disposable income not spent on consumption of consumer goods but accumulated or invested.

Disposable Income

The financial surplus households hold for spending and saving after income taxes have been applied.

Savings

Money that is put aside for future use rather than spent immediately.