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
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
When working with the patient with impaired hearing, the interpreter needs to direct questions to th
Recognizing data clusters
Patient teaching - eye assessment
An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.