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frankwu · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease. What action should the nurse perform when feeding a client with Alzheimer's disease?

A) Guide the hand with the food to the client's mouth.
B) Use the analogy of a clock when describing the location of food.
C) Provide a minced or pureed diet.
D) Have the client watch television during meals.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client whose is obese. Which of the following is a risk associated with excessive abdominal fat about which the nurse should educate the client?

A) Emaciation
B) Cachexia
C) Cardiovascular disease
D) Kidney disease

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
When feeding a client with Alzheimer's disease, the nurse should guide the hand with the food to the client's mouth. The nurse should use the analogy of a clock to describe the location of food when feeding a visually impaired client. The nurse should ensure that there are no distractions such as television when feeding the client with Alzheimer's disease; this will enable the client to concentrate on having the meal. Alternative textures are required when a client has dysphagia.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Excess abdominal fat may lead to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Anorexia is the loss of appetite. Emaciation is characterized by excessive leanness. Cachexia is the general wasting away of body tissue.