The nurse conducting a food recall assessment on an older adult ...

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The nurse conducting a food recall assessment on an older adult patient shows an understanding of the requirements of the process when
 
  a. having the patient identify any existing food allergies.
  b. asking the family to verify the patient's statements.
  c. asking how the food being discussed was prepared.
  d. correlating diet information with signs of malnutrition.

Question 2

The nurse working with older patients understands what fact about a health care proxy?
 
  a. It states that no resuscitation should occur if breathing or heartbeat cease.
  b. It can specify what treatment measures are or are not acceptable to the patient.
  c. It explains patient's wishes regarding treatment if the patient cannot communi-cate.
  d. It designates a surrogate health care deci-sion maker if the patient is incapacitated.

[Dunkey]

Answer to Question 1

C
For accuracy and relevancy, the food recall must include specific information about the type of food ingested, the preparation method, and an accurate estimate of the amount.

Answer to Question 2

D
The health care proxy designates a surrogate health care decision maker if the patient is incapa-citated. A do not resuscitate order prohibits cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if breathing or heartbeat stops. Specifying what treatment the patient finds unacceptable is part of the living will. Explaining wishes is in the advanced health directive.

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Thank you

[Dunkey]

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