Exam 12: Life Cycle Nutrition: the Mature Adult

A nurse is teaching a class on adult health. Which age-related problems of kidneys are mentioned? Select all that apply.

When taking care of an 85-year-old client with nutritional deficits, which topics will a nurse address during the initial assessment? Select all that apply.

An older client complains that, "All the food here tastes bitter." What is a nurse's best response? Select all that apply.

A nurse is taking care of an older client admitted with altered nutritional status. Which should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is taking care of an older client in the nursing home. Which statement by the client is concerning?

A nurse is taking care of an older adult diagnosed with a hip fracture from osteoporosis. What nutritional factors does the nurse suspect will help the client? Select all that apply.

When teaching a group of older adults about health and nutrition, what recommendation about increasing food intake does a nurse make? Select all that apply.

A nurse is taking care of a client with a pressure ulcer. How does the nurse help prevent progression of the ulcer from intact skin to open, deep sore? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching a class on health and wellness to older adults. Teaching is successful if the adults consider which task?

A nurse is waiting to take care of a client suffering from a hip fracture in the ED. Which prevention factors will the nurse teach the client? Select all that apply.

A nurse is leading a seminar about healthy lifestyle choices at the community health center every Tuesday. The nurse teaches that one major threat to health in adulthood that leads to increased weight is:

A nurse is teaching a health and nutrition class for older adults. The nurse states, "An objective of Healthy People 2020 is for 24.1% of adults to perform strength-training activities on 2 or more days per week." The nurse knows teaching is successful when the clients state which reason for this objective?

A nurse is taking care of a middle-aged client. The client asks the nurse, "How do I maintain good cognitive function and keep from getting dementia?" What is the nurse's best response?

A nurse is taking care of a dehydrated elderly client. Which treatment choices do the nurse suggest to the client's caretaker to increase intake? Select all that apply.

A nurse knows that which condition is the highest among those between 40 and 59 years old at ~40%?

A nurse is teaching a class on healthy diets for older adults. What does the nurse teach as interventions to help the older adult consume enough kilocalories? Select all that apply.

A nurse is taking care of a client with Parkinson disease (PD). Studies have shown that nutraceuticals, or foods that provide health and medical benefits, are being used to treat PD. What does the nurse suspect are the roles of nutraceuticals for treatment of PD?

A nurse assessing the dental health of an older client knows that older individuals are not immune to dental caries. What are contributing factors that can lead to cavities in an older client? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching a class on health and nutrition for older adults. What does the nurse teach is the recommended kilocalorie change per decade after age 40 years old?

A nurse receives a call from the emergency department (ED) about an elderly client being admitted for severe dehydration. What does the nurse suspect led to this condition?