Author Question: The nurse encourages the 84-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who has no appetite to try to ... (Read 23 times)

swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse encourages the 84-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who has no appetite to try to increase her intake because the disease that diminishes her desire for food also:

a. diminishes the ability to absorb nutrients.
b. increases body's need for nutrients.
c. decreases the body's metabolism.
d. increases the risk of infection.

Question 2

The home health nurse notes that the 86-year-old male patient has a collection of many types of potato chips, a wide variety of flavored sauces, spices, and a large supply of chocolate candy in the kitchen.

The nurse's most accurate assessment of this behavior would be that it indicates that the patient:
a. has a diminished sense of taste.
b. is buying less expensive foods to conserve money.
c. is experiencing the onset of diabetes.
d. is reluctant to prepare a cooked meal.