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Chelseaamend

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The nurse is using the DETERMINE nutrition screening tool when assessing the nutritional status of an older patient. Which criteria are included in this screening tool? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Disease
  2. Above the age of 80
  3. Reduced social contact
  4. Eats fruits and vegetables
  5. Needs assistance in self-care

Question 2

A graduate nurse is preparing to perform a cultural assessment on a client recently admitted to a long-term care facility. How does the nurse assess the client's communication pattern? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Does the person do the speaking or defer to another?
  B) What is the person's proximity to other people and objects within the environment?
  C) How does the person react to the nurse's movement toward him or her?
  D) What nonverbal communication behaviors are exhibited?



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shailee

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Disease is a category in the DETERMINE nutrition screening tool.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D




Chelseaamend

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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