Exam 22: Assessing Nutrition

The nurse is assessing the patient's psychosocial profile during the health history portion of the nutritional assessment. Which questions are appropriate for the nurse to ask this patient? Select all that apply.

Which female patient requires the least amount of dietary protein?

During a physical assessment the nurse notes that the patient has low blood pressure. Which is a possible cause for this clinical manifestation?

The nurse is conducting a health history interview during a nutritional assessment. Which question is appropriate when conducting the psychosocial profile?

Which individual is at greatest risk for dehydration?

Nonprescription and prescription medications may affect nutrition in which ways?

The nurse is conducting a nutritional assessment for an adult patient. Which finding places the patient at risk for malnutrition?

Which is a characteristic of malnutrition?

Which patient would benefit the most from a nutritional assessment?

Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient during a focused nutritional health history interview?