The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old Mr. Y who was admitted 1 ...

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The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old Mr. Y who was admitted 1 week ago after his family found him confused and unable to ambulate in his home. Upon admission, he weighed 150 lb; today, he weighs 140 lb.
 
  The nurse knows that determining his percent weight change can help to determine his current nutritional status. What is his percent weight change? A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9

Question 2

The nursing class has been given the assignment of making a 2000-calorie menu for diabetics based on the carbohydrate counting method. What would be the best choice for a bedtime snack on this diet plan?
 
  A) 1 cup of shredded wheat and 1 cup of whole milk
  B) 1 cup of cubed papaya and a mocha latte
  C) 1 cup of chocolate ice cream and 1 cup of nonfat milk
  D) 3 cups of no-fat-added popcorn and 1 cup of nonfat milk

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
To determine the percent weight change, subtract the current body weight from the usual body weight and multiple by 100, and then divide by the usual body weight. The answer will be the percent weight change. Because Mr. Y's admission weight is 150 lb and his current weight is 140 lb, the equation would be (150  140)  100 / 150 = 6.666666666667 or 7. This would indicate a significant weight loss.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Snacks may consist of 2 to 3 carbohydrate choices each day on a 2000-calorie plan. The popcorn and nonfat milk best fit the guidelines.

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