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ISBN Leading Reptory Excellence CLEX-RN Practice Exam - Practice Exam Time Remaining 02:45:54 Calculator When caring for an elderly postoperative client, the nurse should know that this client compared with younger postoperative clients, will have an ncreased need for o O o 1. oral hygiene 2. analgesic 3. high-calorie foods 4. early mobilization

Can you please explain why you choose the answer option as well compared to the other answer choices?

Answer 1

Post operatively it is a must to give oral hygiene for all in order to encourage patient to start eating after the order.Lack of oral hygiene can lead to poor stimulation for appetite, avoiding foods post operatively.

Analgesics are standing order for both elder clients and younger clients.Both are more pain sensitive.

The elderly clients usually have a very low craving for food or appetite as they age.The chance of malnutrition is very high postoperatively compared to younger clients.So usually a high calorie and high protein diet is recommended for them.This will improve metabolism muscle mass and maintain glucose in limits.

Early mobilization is necessary and a must indication for all post op patients to prevent complications

Ans:High-calorie diet