Which Nutritional Concepts Are Necessary to Provide to Patients Receiving

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which nutritional concepts are necessary to provide to patients receiving colestipol? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Take on an empty stomach to enhance absorption.
• B) Whole grains, raw fruits, and vegetables will minimize constipation.
• C) Drink 8 to 10 8-ounce glasses of water daily to eliminate dehydration that is secondary to frequent loose stools.
• D) Report signs of vitamin K deficiency, including bleeding gums, dark tarry stools, and coffee ground emesis.
• E) Supplemental fat-soluble vitamins may be necessary.

Understand the significance of skin changes in the elderly and their implications.

Distinguish between the types of elder abuse and their impacts.

Identify signs and symptoms of cognitive decline in elderly patients.

Recognize the practice and implications of polypharmacy in geriatric care.

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Definitions:

Anaerobic

A type of exercise or biological process that occurs in the absence of oxygen, often leading to the production of lactic acid.

Aerobic Fitness

The ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to supply oxygen efficiently during sustained physical activity.

Heart Attack

A medical emergency where the blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, resulting in damage to the heart muscle.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

A health-related component of physical fitness that relates to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.