Multiple Choice
While caring for an older adult patient hospitalized with dehydration and moderate protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) , the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection related to
A) decreased leukocyte activity and phagocytosis.
B) anemia of malnutrition.
C) muscle weakness and impaired coughing effort.
D) delayed wound healing.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q2: A patient with difficulty swallowing is started
Q3: Which of these nursing actions included in
Q4: PN with a peripherally inserted central catheter
Q5: A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings
Q6: A patient who weighs 145 pounds (66
Q8: In evaluating a patient outcome of "chooses
Q9: A 72-year-old patient with massive infection is
Q10: An 82-year-old Latino patient with mild protein-calorie
Q11: When using a soft, silicone nasogastric tube
Q12: Parenteral nutrition (PN) containing amino acids and