Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that an older patient is experiencing undernutrition?
1. Body mass index (BMI) of 20
2. Unintentional 3 weight loss over a month
3. Denial of taking a multiple vitamin supplement
4. Serum albumin slightly below normal, prealbumin and transferrin within normal limits
Question 2
To help Mr. Thin in the above scenario, which risk factor will the nurse focus on first in teaching lifestyle modifications?
a. weight loss
b. stress reduction
c. smoking cessation
d. food restrictions
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Visual Acuity Testing: Assist the patient in occluding the eye.
Abdominal Assessment Landmarks. When describing pathology of the abdomen, it is useful to use theses
Mechanical ventilation may be necessary for clients experiencing respiratory alkalosis
Nurse administering enteral nutrition through a feeding tube.