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burton19126

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In performing an assessment on a 49-year-old woman who has imbalanced nutrition as a result of dysphagia, which data would the nurse expect to find?
 
  a. Increase in hair growth
  b. Inadequate nutrient food intake
  c. Weight 10 to 20 over ideal
  d. Sore, inflamed buccal cavity

Question 2

A 50-year-old woman with elevated total cholesterol and triglyceride levels is visiting the clinic to find out about her laboratory results. What would be important for the nurse to include in patient teaching in relation to these tests?
 
  a. The risks of undernutrition should be included.
  b. Offer methods to reduce the stress in her life.
  c. Provide information regarding a diet low in saturated fat.
  d. This condition is hereditary; she can do nothing to change the levels.



carolinefletcherr

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Dysphagia, or impaired swallowing, interferes with adequate nutrient intake.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient with elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels should be taught about eating a healthy diet that limits the intake of foods high in saturated fats or trans fats. Reducing dietary fats is part of the treatment for this condition. The other responses are not pertinent to her condition.



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