Jarvis Chapter 12: Nutrition Assessment Review Questions (Updated) questions with correct answers

The nurse recognizes that which of the following persons is at greatest risk for undernutrition? 1. A 5-month-old infant 2. A 50-year-old woman 3. A 20-year-old college student 4. A 30-year-old hospital administrator - Answer 1 When assessing a patient's nutritional status, the nurse recalls that the best definition of optimal nutritional status is: ents in excess of daily body requirements. cient nutrients to provide for the minimum body needs. cient nutrients for daily body requirements but not for increased metabolic demands. cient nutrients to provide for daily body requirements and for increased metabolic demands. - Answer 4 The nurse is providing nutrition information to the mother of a 1-year-old child. Which of the following statements represents accurate information for this age group? 1.It is important to maintain adequate fat and caloric intake. 2.The recommended dietary allowances for an infant are the same as for an adolescent. 3.At this age the baby's growth is minimal so caloric requirements are decreased. 4.The baby should be placed on skim milk to decrease the risk of coronary artery