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Mr.Thesaxman

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse working for human services visits a long-term care facility. Which resident assessment finding indicates poor quality care?
 
  A) BMI of 29
  B) Indentured mouth
  C) Serum albumin of 3.5
  D) Unintentional weight loss

Question 2

A nurse assesses older adults at a senior center. One older adult, age 78, has a body mass index (BMI) of 15. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  A) You are too skinny.
  B) Have you been losing weight?
  C) Have you tried to lose this extra weight?
  D) Congratulations your BMI is great.


elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Healthy adult BMI is between 18 and 25 and may extend to 30 for older adults. Dentures are a common finding in older adults. Normal serum albumin is 3.5 to 5; unintentional weight loss is an indicator of quality of care provided by the facility.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The nurse uses therapeutic communication to assess the weight loss. Unintentional weight loss is considered a significant indicator of poor nutrition. Healthy adult BMI is between 18 and 25 and may extend to 30 for older adults.


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Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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