The nurse is reviewing the nutritional assessment of an ...

[jparksx]

The nurse is reviewing the nutritional assessment of an 82-year-old patient. Which of these factors will most likely affect the nutritional status of an older adult?
 
  a. Increase in taste and smell
  b. Living alone on a fixed income
  c. Change in cardiovascular status
  d. Increase in gastrointestinal motility and absorption

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse that his food simply does not have any taste anymore. The nurse's best response would be:
 
  a. That must be really frustrating.
  b. When did you first notice this change?
  c. My food doesn't always have a lot of taste either.
  d. Sometimes that happens, but your taste will come back.

[bbburns21]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Socioeconomic conditions frequently affect the nutritional status of the aging adult; these factors should be closely evaluated. Physical limitations, income, and social isolation are frequent problems that interfere with the acquisition of a balanced diet. A decrease in taste and smell and decreased gastrointestinal motility and absorption occur with aging. Cardiovascular status is not a factor that affects an older adult's nutritional status.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
With changes in appetite, taste, smell, or chewing or swallowing, the examiner should ask about the type of change and when the change occurred. These problems interfere with adequate nutrient intake. The other responses are not correct.

[jparksx]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[aruss1303]

Excellent