Question 1

Which observation made by the nurse most suggests that a client is having difficulty swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drooling 
B)  Alternating food with liquid 
C)  Tongue furrows 
D)  Coughing after taking a drink 
A)  Drooling 
B)  Alternating food with liquid 
C)  Tongue furrows 
D)  Coughing after taking a drink

Question 2

The nurse is discussing proper nutrition with older community members at a senior citizen center. What should the nurse teach as general guidelines for healthy older individuals? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium intake should be 1,000 mg for those over the age of 51 years. 
B)  Older individuals need to take supplements of vitamins A, C, E, and K. 
C)  Vitamin D intake should be 600 IU up to age 70 and 800 IU if older than 70. 
D)  Ingest at least 0.8 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight each day. 
E)  Fluid intake each day should be at least 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women. 
A)  Calcium intake should be 1,000 mg for those over the age of 51 years. 
B)  Older individuals need to take supplements of vitamins A, C, E, and K. 
C)  Vitamin D intake should be 600 IU up to age 70 and 800 IU if older than 70. 
D)  Ingest at least 0.8 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight each day. 
E)  Fluid intake each day should be at least 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women.

Question 3

The nurse instructed an older client on the importance of maintaining adequate hydration. Which statement by the client most indicates that additional teaching is needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'll drink water, tea, soda, or juice whenever I feel thirsty." 
B)  "I can add an extra cup of coffee with breakfast and dinner." 
C)  "I will set up a schedule to drink water every few hours throughout the day." 
D)  "If I drink a lot of fluids, I'll get more exercise running to the bathroom." 
A)  "I'll drink water, tea, soda, or juice whenever I feel thirsty." 
B)  "I can add an extra cup of coffee with breakfast and dinner." 
C)  "I will set up a schedule to drink water every few hours throughout the day." 
D)  "If I drink a lot of fluids, I'll get more exercise running to the bathroom."

Question 4

Which older client with a feeding tube would the nurse identify as being at the highest risk of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client's tube feeding totals 1,500 mL every 24 hours 
B)  Receiving 60 mL of water every 4 hours 
C)  Client has infrequent, loose stools 
D)  Receiving feedings with a formula that is 1.5 calories per mL 
A)  The client's tube feeding totals 1,500 mL every 24 hours 
B)  Receiving 60 mL of water every 4 hours 
C)  Client has infrequent, loose stools 
D)  Receiving feedings with a formula that is 1.5 calories per mL

Question 5

Which assessment data best indicates to the nurse that an older client is experiencing undernutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body mass index (BMI) of 21 
B)  Unintentional 3% weight loss over a month 
C)  Client takes no supplements or vitamins 
D)  Serum albumin is slightly below normal 
A)  Body mass index (BMI) of 21 
B)  Unintentional 3% weight loss over a month 
C)  Client takes no supplements or vitamins 
D)  Serum albumin is slightly below normal

Which observation made by the nurse most suggests that a client is having difficulty swallowing?

The nurse is discussing proper nutrition with older community members at a senior citizen center. What should the nurse teach as general guidelines for healthy older individuals? Select all that apply.

The nurse instructed an older client on the importance of maintaining adequate hydration. Which statement by the client most indicates that additional teaching is needed?

Which older client with a feeding tube would the nurse identify as being at the highest risk of dehydration?

Which assessment data best indicates to the nurse that an older client is experiencing undernutrition?

Principles of Gerontology

Contemporary Gerontological Nursing

Principles of Geriatrics

Cultural Diversity

Pharmacology and Older Adults

Psychological and Cognitive Function

Sleep and the Older Adult

Pain Management

Violence and Elder Mistreatment

Care at the End of Life

The Integument

The Mouth and Oral Cavity

Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Genitourinary and Renal Systems

The Musculoskeletal System

The Endocrine System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Hematologic System

The Neurologic System

The Immune System

Caring for Frail Elders With Comorbidities

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Exam 5: Nutrition and Aging

Which observation made by the nurse most suggests that a client is having difficulty swallowing?

The nurse is discussing proper nutrition with older community members at a senior citizen center. What should the nurse teach as general guidelines for healthy older individuals? Select all that apply.

The nurse instructed an older client on the importance of maintaining adequate hydration. Which statement by the client most indicates that additional teaching is needed?

Which older client with a feeding tube would the nurse identify as being at the highest risk of dehydration?

Which assessment data best indicates to the nurse that an older client is experiencing undernutrition?

Principles of Gerontology

Contemporary Gerontological Nursing

Principles of Geriatrics

Cultural Diversity

Pharmacology and Older Adults

Psychological and Cognitive Function

Sleep and the Older Adult

Pain Management

Violence and Elder Mistreatment

Care at the End of Life

The Integument

The Mouth and Oral Cavity

Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Genitourinary and Renal Systems

The Musculoskeletal System

The Endocrine System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Hematologic System

The Neurologic System

The Immune System

Caring for Frail Elders With Comorbidities

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