Nutrition Sherpath Questions with Complete Solutions

Nutrition Sherpath Questions with Complete Solutions The nurse is caring for an older adult who lives alone. The nurse becomes concerned that the patient is getting inadequate nutrition based on which neurologic manifestations? A. Decreased Alertness B. Slower muscle response time C. Decreased Hearing D. Decreased visual acuity E. Slower problem-solving Answer: A, B, E The nurse is caring for an older adult with Alzheimer disease and a secondary diagnosis of malnutrition. Which neurologic functions affect the patient's ability to receive adequate nutrition? A. Functional Ability B. Cognitive ability C. Memory D. Socioeconomic function E. Language Answer: A, B, C An adult patient is being treated in the hospital for hypertensive crisis. Which nutritional modification should the patient make immediately that can positively impact blood pressure? A. Decrease sugar B. Decrease salt C. Decrease fat. D. Decrease carbohydrates. Answer: B An athletic adolescent girl is being treated for iron deficiency anemia. Which symptoms are expected with this condition? A. weight gain B. Fatigue C. Constipation D. Dizziness E. Pale skin Answer: B, D, E A patient in the telemetry unit is recovering from a heart attack. The nurse teaches the patient that blood flow to part of the heart was occluded by plaque from which substances? A. Sodium B. Glucose C. Vitamins D. Cholesterol E. Lipids Answer: D, E Which complications may result from malabsorption? A. Poor wound healing B. Dysphagia C. weight loss D. Fatigue E. Psychological disorders Answer: A, C, D Parents of an infant diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU) are informed that the condition is a result of failure to metabolize amino acids after consuming which substance? A. Protein B. Fat C. Water D. Carbs Answer: A