The Nurse Caring for Older Adult Patients Best Minimizes the Patient's

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for older adult patients best minimizes the patient's risk of developing dehydration by

• A)identifying the patient's oral fluid preferences and offering them regularly.
• B)carefully monitoring the effects of daily diuretics via blood sodium levels.
• C)minimizing the patient's reliance on laxatives by increasing dietary fiber intake.
• D)carefully monitoring of the rate of infusion of all intravenous fluids prescribed.

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Definitions:

Composite Volcanoes

Volcanoes characterized by explosive eruptions and composed of alternating layers of lava and volcanic ash.

Pyroclastic Material

Fragmented material ejected during volcanic eruptions, including ash, bomb, lapilli, and volcanic blocks, which varies in size, shape, and composition.

Mudflows

Rapid downhill movement of water-laden earth materials, primarily composed of fine-grained soils and clays, which can cause significant erosion and damage.

Pyroclastic Flow

A hot, fast-moving and deadly mixture of gases, ash, and volcanic material produced by explosive eruptions.