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a0266361136 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The caregiver of a patient with Parkinson disease is concerned with the patient's recent weight loss. The home health nurse should suggest which modification to help the caregiver enhance the patient's nutrition?

a. Provide six mini-meals throughout the day.
b. Be sure to increase milk and cheese daily in the diet.
c. Limit fluid intake in order to increase the appetite.
d. Prepare larger meals of fibrous foods.

Question 2

Anti-embolic stockings are in place on the obese postsurgical patient. Which statement accurately describes the standard of care in regard to anti-embolic stockings?

a. The stockings should remain in place con-tinually for the first 24 hours.
b. The stockings should fit tightly at the knee and ankle.
c. The stockings should be removed ap-proximately 20 minutes every shift.
d. The stockings should be removed when ambulating.

Jossy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Mini-meals can be eaten before food cools since it takes longer for the patient with Parkinson disease to eat. Large meals are overwhelming and may become unappetizing before they can be consumed. Reduced fluid and increased dairy products increase the threat of constipation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Stockings should be removed approximately 20 minutes each shift for skin care.