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sammy · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for an 83-year-old client who needs surgery. The client's self-concept could be affected by which of the following identity stressors? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Sexuality concerns
2. Declining physical abilities
3. Poor coping ability
4. Change in physical appearance
5. Relationship concerns

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with the nursing diagnosis of Nutrition: altered, less than body requirements.

What nursing interventions will the nurse plan to improve appetite and increase nutritional intake? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Oral care every two hours
2. Maintain clean environment.
3. Always keep food and fluids at the bedside.
4. Repeatedly remind the client of the importance of eating.
5. Increase the amount of food on the client's meal tray.

DylanD1323 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2,4,5
Rationale: The 83-year-old client might have concerns about ability to function after surgery.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale: Helping the client improve intake begins with providing good oral care, because a bad taste in the mouth can reduce appetite. Keeping the client's environment clean facilitates eating, so cleaning off the bedside table and minimizing clutter are important nursing interventions. Snacks that will not spoil should be kept at the bedside so the client can snack when he feels hungry, and keeping fluids on hand will increase the client's intake. Snacks should be healthy and provide nutrients required for healing and recovery. Nagging the client to eat or overloading the tray with food is more likely to reduce appetite.