Author Question: A hospitalized client has been NPO with only intravenous fluid intake for a prolonged period. What ... (Read 55 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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

Question 2

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

Eunice618 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.