Author Question: What independent nursing intervention can be implemented to stimulate appetite? A) Administer ... (Read 33 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What independent nursing intervention can be implemented to stimulate appetite?

A) Administer prescribed medications.
B) Recommend dietary supplements.
C) Encourage or provide oral care.
D) Assess manifestations of malnutrition.

Question 2

What information do anthropometric measurements provide in adults?

A) Indirect measure of protein and fat stores
B) Direct measure of degree of obesity
C) Indication of degree of growth rate
D) Reflection of social interaction with others

Jsherida · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
There are many methods of stimulating appetite in a client to prevent malnutrition. One independent nursing intervention that is useful is to encourage or provide oral care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Anthropometric measurements are used to determine body dimensions. In children, they are used to assess growth rate; in adults, they give indirect measurements of body protein and fat stores.