Asked by Vinay Jagadeesh on May 12, 2024
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The patient is an 80-year-old male who is visiting the clinic today for a routine physical examination. The patient's skin turgor is fair, but the patient reports fatigue and weakness. The skin is warm and dry, pulse rate is 116 beats/min, and urinary sodium level is slightly elevated. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
A) Drink more water to prevent further dehydration.
B) Drink more calorie-dense fluids to increase caloric intake.
C) Drink more milk and dairy products to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
D) Drink more grapefruit juice to enhance vitamin C intake and medication absorption.
Urinary Sodium
Refers to the amount of sodium excreted in urine, used as an indicator of sodium intake and kidney function.
Calorie-Dense Fluids
Fluids that are high in calories, often used in dietary contexts to refer to beverages that provide a significant amount of energy but may lack nutritional value.
Skin Turgor
The elasticity of the skin, often assessed during a physical examination to determine hydration status or skin health.
- Conduct an assessment of nutritional status via a mix of subjective and objective measures.
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Learning Objectives
- Conduct an assessment of nutritional status via a mix of subjective and objective measures.
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