When completing a physical exam of an elderly client which of the ...

[vicky]

When completing a physical exam of an elderly client which of the following assessment findings would the nurse recognize as a priority need for further follow-up?
 
  1. Bilateral atrophy noted in upper arms and shoulders
   2. Edema in the periorbital area
   3. Increased fat around abdomen
   4. Slight outward curvature of the thoracic spine

Question 2

To maintain a healthy weight, the most important goals are related to changes in
 
  a. behaviors.
  b. food intake.
  c. physical activity.
  d. supplement use.

[wshriver]

Answer to Question 1

2

Rationale: The aging effect of altered body composition would be a decrease in total body water. Edema is not a normal assessment finding in the absence of other pathophysiologic cause. A normal change in aging includes a decrease in muscle mass; therefore bilateral atrophy in biceps and triceps, as well as the deltoid muscle, would be a normal change. Increase in abdominal fat mass is a normal sign of aging. Decrease in bone mineral loss is common in elderly and often presents as Kyphosis or loss of height from vertebral compression.

Answer to Question 2

A
Maintaining a healthy weight depends on adopting healthy behaviors and attitudes towards food rather than focusing on food intake or physical activity alone. Supplement use does not influence body weight.

[vicky]

Thanks

[wshriver]

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