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rayancarla1

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on: Jul 11, 2018
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


nickk12214

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: A body mass index (BMI) less than 22 in the older person is predictive of undernutrition.

Answer to Question 2

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