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tuffie

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is assessing a patient for nutritional status. In doing so, the nurse must
 
  a. Choose a single objective tool that fits the patient's condition.
  b. Combine multiple objective measures with subjective measures.
  c. Forego the assessment in the presence of chronic disease.
  d. Use the Mini Nutritional Assessment for pediatric patients.

Question 2

The patient has a calculated body mass index (BMI) of 34. This would classify the patient as
 
  a. Unclassifiable.
  b. Normal weight.
  c. Overweight.
  d. Obese.


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brittiany.barnes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Using a single objective measure is ineffective in predicting risk of nutritional problems. Combine multiple objective measures with subjective measures related to nutrition to adequately screen for nutritional problems. Chronic disease and increased metabolic requirements are risk factors for the development of nutritional problems; these patients may be in critical need of this assessment. The Mini Nutritional Assessment was developed to use for screening older adults in home care programs, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
BMI greater than 30 is defined as obesity. BMI between 25 and 30 is classified as overweight. BMI less than 25 is considered normal or underweight. All patients can be classified by dividing their weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared.


tuffie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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