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To effectively assess an older adult patient's sexual needs, the nurse must initially
 
  a. reflect on personal feelings that create barriers to effective communication with the patient.
  b. be familiar with the sexual needs of the older adult population.
  c. assess the patient's physical capacity to engage in sexual activities.
  d. inform the patient of the personal nature of the detailed questioning this assessment requires.

Question 2

The nurse has conducted a nutrition screen on a patient using the Nutrition Screening Initiative tool. The patient scored a 4 . What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Refer the patient to a dietician for a nutri-tional assessment.
  b. Encourage the patient to add more protein items to the diet.
  c. Reinforce the patient's good eating habits and nutrition.
  d. Consult the provider about adding an iron supplement.



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Answer to Question 1

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Nurses may feel intimidated or uncomfortable questioning older adults about their sexual desires and needs. To effectively assess the patient's sexual history, the nurse must first reflect on his or her personal attitudes concerning sex and the older adult patient. The nurse should also gather information, assess individual patients, and, if needed, let the patient know the nurse will be ask-ing questions related to sexuality.

Answer to Question 2

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A score of 3 or higher indicates moderate to severe nutritional risk. The nurse consults a dietician for a more in-depth nutritional assessment. Adding more protein items to the diet is probably a good idea, but this is not the most comprehensive answer. The nurse can reinforce the good eat-ing habits the patient does have, but the patient needs more intervention. The patient may or may not need an iron supplement.




FButt

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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
Wow, this really help

 

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