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vicotolentino

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the nursing care priority for a patient diagnosed with Stage 7 Alzheimer's disease?
 
  a. Nutrition and hydration
  b. Promoting self-care activities
  c. Supporting attempts to communicate
  d. Preserving problem-solving abilities

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa has the nursing diagnosis imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to inadequate food intake. The long-term goal of the treatment plan is that the patient will
 
  a. gain 1 to 3 lb weekly.
  b. exhibit fewer signs of malnutrition.
  c. restore healthy eating patterns and normalize weight.
  d. identify cognitive distortions about weight and shape.


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yahahah24021

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

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When dementia is severe, the individual is incapable of independently meeting nutrition and hydration needs and must receive assistance. The other options refer to inappropriate emphases for care.

Answer to Question 2

C
The goal directly related to the nursing diagnosis is to restore healthy eating patterns and normalize weight. The distracters are short-term or vague or are not directly related to the nursing diagnosis.


vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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