Author Question: The physician is discussing an older person who has just had a stroke. He says that he will try to ... (Read 39 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The physician is discussing an older person who has just had a stroke. He says that he will try to give t-PA to minimize the ischemic penumbra. What does this tell you?

a. he believes the person will die
b. he believes the person has had a hemorrhagic stroke that can be helped by medication
c. he believes the person has had a stroke from a clot which, if eliminated, may result in less damage
d. he doesn't know what he is talking about

Question 2

Which statement about food insecurity would the nurse include in a presentation regarding nutritional issues in the older patient?

1. Food insecurity is when a person hoards food.
2. White older persons are at a higher risk for food insecurity than African Americans.
3. African American older persons are at a higher risk for food insecurity than Caucasian Americans.
4. Food insecurity is when a person is concerned that he or she is eating foods that might be harmful to his or her health.

josephsuarez · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Food insecurity is when a patient lacks sufficient funds or access to buy food.
Rationale 2: African Americans and Hispanic older persons are at a disproportionate risk of food insecurity compared with other households.
Rationale 3: African Americans and Hispanic older persons are at a disproportionate risk of food insecurity compared with other households.
Rationale 4: Food insecurity is when a patient lacks sufficient funds or access to buy food. It can force an individual to decide between paying bills, buying medications, or buying groceries.
Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 4. Analyze the causes and consequences of undernutrition in the older person.