Author Question: The nurse is performing nutritional assessments on four older adult clients. What assessment data ... (Read 123 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is performing nutritional assessments on four older adult clients. What assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with a compromised nutritional status?

1. The client who routinely eats their meal a spouse.
2. The client who eats several small meals a day.
3. The client who drinks a milkshake-like dietary supplement with every meal.
4. The client who has two snacks daily of cheese and almonds.

Question 2

A group of nurses go out to eat lunch. Which of the following dinner choices is the healthiest?

A) Baked chicken breast, salad with dressing on the side, steamed broccoli, and fresh fruit cup
B) Lacto-vegetarian pizza
C) Breaded fish fillet, creamed corn, steamed spinach, and a small tossed salad with ranch dressing
D) Angel hair pasta with Alfredo sauce, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, dinner roll with low-fat margarine

mcarey591 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3

Rationale: Milkshake-like dietary supplements are routinely prescribed when weight loss occurs, but there is some concern that these drinks cause satiety and diminish intake at mealtime. Older clients who eat alone are more at risk for malnutrition. Eating frequent small meals can minimize the problem of early satiety. Nutrient dense foods will offer more calories per bite.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
When eating out, it is important to recognize the terminology that can indicate hidden fats and sugars. It is also important to recognize the different ways to prepare food and which methods are healthier than others.