PN II- precision nutrition final (all errorless)

On assessment, the patient is noted to have conjunctival xerosis, dry skin, follicular hyperkeratosis, and a bright magenta (purple) tongue Which vitamin deficiency does the nurse suspect? A.Vitamin A B.Vitamin C C.Vitamin D D.Vitamin K correct answers ANS: A All symptoms are indicative of a vitamin A deficiency. The patient is admitted to the hospital. The nurse reviews the patient's admission laboratory results. Which result supports a diagnosis of malnutrition? A.Hematocrit 37% B.Hemoglobin 12 g/dL C.Prealbumin 13 mg/dL D.Serum albumin 3.5 g/dL correct answers ANS: C Serum albumin, hematocrit, and hemoglobin are all low normal values that could indicate malnutrition. A serum albumin value of 3.5 g/dL is low and reflects nutritional status a few weeks before testing, so it is not the most sensitive protein study. A 13 mg/dL prealbumin level is low and is a more sensitive indicator of protein deficiency because of its short half-life of 2 days. The patient is ordered daily multiple vitamins with zinc and iron supplements. Which nursing interventions promote oral nutrition intake? (Select all that apply.) A.Delegating a UAP to feed the patient B.Providing mouth care before each meal C.Placing a small-bore nasoduodenal tube D.Assisting the patient to sit up in a chair E.Ordering foods that the patient likes to eat correct answers ANS: A, B, D, E Placing a feeding tube with continuous feedings will cause the patient to have a decreased appetite. Having unlicensed assistive personnel (UIAP) feed the patient can increase oral nutrition intake, especially since the patient is weak and may be too tired to feed himself. What possible complication does the nurse observe for when administering total parenteral nutrition (TPN)? A.Infection