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jessicacav

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Which nursing technique would be most effective when assessing an older adult patient's nutritional status?
 
  a. Interact with the patient during meals.
  b. Perform a comprehensive health assessment.
  c. Supplement the patient's diet with preferred, nutritious snacks.
  d. Ask the patient to complete a 7-day inclusive nutritional recall.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is in the maintenance period following treatment with antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia. During the maintenance period, it is essential that the nurse monitor the client for:
 
  A) Weight loss.
  B) Torticollis.
  C) Hypernatremia.
  D) Tardive dyskinesia.



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bimper21

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Answer to Question 1

B
A comprehensive health assessment would include oral assessment (checking swallowing, breathing, missing teeth, dry mouth, and any ulcerations in the mouth), vision, mental status, and other variables that might affect nutritional status.

Answer to Question 2

D




jessicacav

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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