Author Question: A nutritional assessment in an older adult should include a. Questions concerning how much weight ... (Read 55 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nutritional assessment in an older adult should include

a. Questions concerning how much weight has been gained or lost in the past 6 months
b. Questions about how many prescription and over-the-counter medications the older adult takes
c. Determination if the patient can shop and cook
d. All of the above

Question 2

Food intake may change in an older adult because of

a. Adverse reactions to medications taken
b. Chronic diseases
c. Normal changes in the digestive tract
d. All of the above

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

Answer to Question 1

D
A nutritional assessment should include finding out if the older adult has the financial resources to buy food, the ability to shop and cook, and details about what is eaten. The answers to questions concerning medications taken may signal possible drug-food interactions or reasons for loss of appetite. Finally, changes in weight may indicate overeating or undereating. The LPN may use a nutritional assessment tool if the place where she works has one, but if not, she should still ask the questions and determine the nutritional status of the person.

Answer to Question 2

D
In an older adult, normal changes in the gastrointestinal tract and sensory changes in smelling and tasting food, chronic diseases, and possible side effects of medications all influence food intake and can lead to nutritional deficits.