Question

1. true or false: food and drink preferences rarely change after early adulthood.

true
false

1. a resident who is admitted to an ltc facility has chronic kidney disease. the clinical team has assessed him and noted that his potassium is on the higher end of normal. the clinical team feels it would be in the residents best interest to have a potassium - restricted diet but the resident refuses. what would be the appropriate protocol in this scenario?

explain to the resident/family, in language they can understand, both the benefits of following a potassium - restricted diet and the risks associated with not following a potassium - restricted diet. document this in the chart, continue to assess lab values and re - address this issue if higher potassium levels persist.
label the resident
on - compliant\, document this in the chart and continue to assess lab values and re - address this issue if higher potassium levels persist.
since the resident does not want to follow a therapeutic diet, this subject does not need to be discussed any further. just ignore it.
explain to the resident/family, in language they can understand, both the benefits of following a potassium - restricted diet and the risks associated with not following a potassium - restricted diet. its been verbally discussed so no need to document it in the residents chart and no need to re - assess lab values.

1. what are the four person - centered care

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Explanation:

For question 6: Food and drink preferences can change throughout life due to various factors like health changes, cultural exposure, etc. So the statement is false.
For question 7: In healthcare, patients have the right to make decisions about their care. However, it's the provider's duty to inform them of risks and benefits. Documenting is crucial for legal and care - continuity reasons. Also, continuous assessment is necessary as the situation can change.

Answer:

1. B. False
2. A. Explain to the resident/family, in language they can understand, both the benefits of following a potassium - restricted diet and the risks associated with not following a potassium - restricted diet. Document this in the chart, continue to assess lab values and re - address this issue if higher potassium levels persist.