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drink · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which patients should be assessed for nutritional deficiencies? (Select all that apply.)

a. Patient who scored a 13 on the mini-nutritional assessment
b. Elderly patient on bed rest after surgery on the small intestines
c. Patient receiving an IV of 5 dextrose
d. School-aged patient with positive nitrogen balance
e. Middle-age patient with rashes and easily pluckable hair

Question 2

A nurse wants to follow the American Nurses Association's Social Media Policy (2011). Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

a. Never name or describe a patient.
b. Never have a blog.
c. Never post an image of the patient.
d. Never disparage a fellow employee.
e. Never report breaches of privacy.

nyrave · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, E
These types of patients should be assessed for nutritional deficiencies: congenital anomalies and surgical revisions of the gastrointestinal tract (surgery on the small intestines) interfere with normal function; patients receiving only intravenous infusion of 5 to 10 dextrose are at risk for nutritional deficiencies. The skin and hair are primary areas that reflect nutrient and hydration deficiencies. Be alert for rashes; dry, scaly skin; poor skin turgor; skin lesions; hair loss; easily pluckable hair; hair without luster; and an unhealthy scalp as these could indicate nutritional deficiencies. A person who scores 12 to 14 points on the mini-nutritional assessment has a normal nutritional status. A person in positive nitrogen balance is healthy; the body needs a positive nitrogen balance for growth, maintenance of lean muscle mass and vital organs, and wound healing. Negative nitrogen balance would be a cause to assess for nutritional deficiencies.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
The American Nurses Association has developed a Social Media Policy (2011), which recommends that when using social media sites, a nurse should never name or describe a patient, never post an image of a patient, and never disparage a fellow employee or employer. In addition, the professional nurse has an obligation to report breaches of privacy and confidentiality. Never having a blog is not a recommendation.