A 70-year-old patient has lost 25 pounds since being diagnosed ...

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A 70-year-old patient has lost 25 pounds since being diagnosed with hepatitis A. To best manage the patient's anorexia, what does the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. A protein powder supplement added to liquids
  b. Several meals eaten during the day
  c. Megavitamins that include iron and folic acid
  d. A dietary assessment to identify favorite foods
  e. A high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet

Question 2

When assessing the older adult patient's skin for indications of melanoma, the nurse should inspect for a(n)
 
  a. thick, adherent scale with a soft center.
  b. small, inflamed lesion that bleeds easily.
  c. irregularly shaped multicolored mole.
  d. small, purple, hard nodule beneath the skin surface.

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Answer to Question 1

B, E
A patient with hepatitis best tolerates a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet. Several small feedings throughout the day will help alleviate the effect of anorexia. Favorite foods can be assessed but should not be encouraged unless they meet the dietary restrictions. Protein powder may be useful but is not necessary. Megavitamins are also not warranted.

Answer to Question 2

C
Melanoma's clinical hallmark is an irregularly shaped nevus (mole), papule, or plaque that has undergone a change, particularly in color. The other options do not display the characteristic signs.