Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that an older patient is experiencing undernutrition?
1. Body mass index (BMI) of 20
2. Unintentional 3 weight loss over a month
3. Denial of taking a multiple vitamin supplement
4. Serum albumin slightly below normal, prealbumin and transferrin within normal limits
Question 2
To help Mr. Thin in the above scenario, which risk factor will the nurse focus on first in teaching lifestyle modifications?
a. weight loss
b. stress reduction
c. smoking cessation
d. food restrictions
For ice massage, ice is frozen in a cylindrical container or a paper cup (A). The top half of the cu
A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog.
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Example of a patient statement.
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking nifedipine.
Patients Older than 60 Years of Age