Author Question: An elderly patient who uses a walker tells the nurse, I'm so alone now that my family is gone. The ... (Read 73 times)

Yi-Chen · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An elderly patient who uses a walker tells the nurse, I'm so alone now that my family is gone. The nurse realizes that this patient might be at risk for developing what health problem?

1. malnutrition
2. obesity
3. psychosis
4. immobility

Question 2

A 45-year-old patient says, I'm gaining weight but I'm not eating any differently than I did years ago. What should the nurse realize is occurring with this patient?

1. gaining weight associated with aging
2. denying the truth about overeating
3. justifying the weight gain
4. seeking approval to gain weight

tkempin · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Older patients are at increased risk for malnutrition. Functional limitations can impair the ability to shop and cook. Psychosocial issues also contribute to the problem. Loss of appetite is a problem that is commonly seen with depression. Social isolation and loneliness contribute to the problem. There is no evidence that this patient is at risk for developing obesity, psychosis, or immobility.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
To reduce weight gain commonly associated with aging, encourage patients to gradually reduce the amount of calories consumed. There is no evidence that the patient is denying the truth about overeating, justifying the weight gain, or seeking approval to gain weight.