Author Question: The nurse is assessing a client using the Nutritional Screening Initiative Tool. Which of the ... (Read 41 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is assessing a client using the Nutritional Screening Initiative Tool. Which of the following would increase the client's score on this screening tool?

1. Takes Lopressor (atenolol) daily
2. Maintained weight over last 7 years within 5 pounds
3. Receives visits from daughter and grandchildren three times each week
4. Requires assistance of one person to bathe

Question 2

The nurse is discussing organic labeling with the nutrition class when one of the participants asked about the criterion for labeling organic foods. What would be the best response?

A) It's based on what natural pesticides are used in the growing of the foods.
B) It's based on whether the farm that produces the food has been certified organic.
C) It's based on the number of natural fertilizers used to produce the food.
D) It's based on whether it meets criterion that defines the four official organic categories.

amit · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4

Rationale: An increased score on this screening tool may indicate undernutriton. The client who takes multiple medications, not one medication daily, is at a higher risk for undernutrition. The client who has maintained their weight does not have an increased risk for undernutrition. The client who has adequate social contact does not have an increased risk for undernutrition. The client who requires assistance with self care does have an increased risk for undernutrition.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The USDA ensures that the production, processing, and certification of organically grown foods adhere to strict national standards and that organic labeling meets criterion that define the four official organic categories.