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segrsyd

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A hospitalized client has been NPO with only intravenous fluid intake for a prolonged period. What assessments might indicate protein-calorie malnutrition?
 
  A) Fever, joint pain, dehydration
  B) Poor wound healing, apathy, edema
  C) Sleep disturbances, anger, increased output
  D) Weight gain, visual deficits, erythema of skin

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A nurse has documented that a client has anorexia. What does this term mean?
 
  A) Eating more than daily requirements
  B) Lack of appetite
  C) Vitamin C deficiency
  D) Fluid deficit



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Eunice618

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The stress of illness, surgery, or prolonged periods of time on simple intravenous therapy without oral intake places hospitalized clients at risk for developing protein-calorie malnutrition. This can result in weakness, poor wound healing, mental apathy, and edema.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Anorexia is lack of appetite. It may be related to multiple factors, including diseases, psychosocial causes, impaired ability to chew and taste, or inadequate income.




segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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