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itsmyluck

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An older patient has an unintentional weight loss of 20 pounds in the last 3 months. What should the nurse teach the patient's family to prevent further loss of weight?
 
  1. Provide liquid nutritional supplements with meals.
  2. Add nonfat milk powder to scrambled eggs to add more protein.
  3. Encourage the patient to resume smoking to increase the appetite.
  4. There is nothing to change as weight loss is a normal part of aging.

Question 2

A student nurse is preparing a presentation for her classmates regarding the Cultural Care triad. What information does the student need to include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) The triad consists of the nurse, patient, and direct caregiver.
  B) Based on recent statistics, there is a demographic parity in this triad.
  C) Based on recent statistics, there is demographic disparity in this triad.
  D) The registered nurse, in general, is a white woman between the ages of 40 and 55, who is married and has children.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Nutritional supplements should be offered at least an hour before or after a meal.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C





 

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