Exam 5: Nutrition and Aging

The nurse is concerned that an older client exhibits lethargy and headache. What other assessments does the nurse perform immediately? Select all that apply.

When planning care, which older client does the nurse identify as being most at risk for malnutrition? Select all that apply.

An older client is prescribed diet supplementation to combat unintentional weight loss. How should the nurse provide these supplements to the client?

A resident in the nursing home is diagnosed with undernutrition and is unable to take in adequate food despite efforts by the multidisciplinary team and family members. Prior to insertion of a permanent feeding tube, which issue needs to be considered?

The nurse is planning interventions to reduce an older client's risk of dehydration. Which intervention would result in the client's dehydration?

The nurse is using the DETERMINE nutrition screening tool to assess the nutritional status of an older client. Which findings indicate the nurse needs to assess further for nutritional deficiencies? Select all that apply.

The nurse has instructed an older client on the modified MyPlate and caloric intake. Which client response best indicates that instruction has been effective?

An older client without any major health problems is experiencing decreased strength and endurance while performing some activities. What should the nurse explain as the reason for the change in strength and endurance?

What should the nurse instruct a caregiver to do to assist a cognitively impaired older client to self-feed?

An older client is receiving feedings through a permanent feeding tube. Which nursing intervention will decrease this client's risk of aspiration?

What should the nurse instruct an older client to do to support healthy eating habits? Select all that apply.

An older client who is post-cerebral vascular accident is receiving enteral feedings and is experiencing abdominal cramps and liquid stools. Which is the best nursing intervention to reduce the client's cramping and diarrhea?

The nurse is instructing an older client on the use of MyPlate to ensure an adequate nutritional intake. Which meal choices require further teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse has completed the teaching for an older client with prescribed metformin. Which statement made by the client best indicates that the client understands the teaching?

The nurse is caring for an older client who is receiving phenytoin. Which nutrition-related points does the nurse teach the client? Select all that apply.

Which statement about food insecurity would the nurse include in a presentation regarding nutritional issues in the older client?

Which older client is at greatest risk for vitamin D deficiency?

What food items should the nurse teach an older client to ingest to increase the dietary intake of vitamin D?

An older client has an unintentional weight loss of 20 pounds in the last 3 months. What should the nurse teach the client's family to prevent further loss of weight?

During an assessment, the nurse determines that an older client takes medication for atrial fibrillation and takes over-the-counter supplements to enhance nutritional status. Which supplements most concern the nurse? Select all that apply.