BSN 225 Malnurition Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions Graded A+

Question 1 of 23 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? Select all that apply. Decreased alertness Slower muscle response time Decreased hearing Decreased visual acuity Slower problem-solving - Decreased alertness Slower muscle response time Slower problem-solving Question 1 of 3 A long-distance runner is underweight and malnourished. The runner complains of muscle fatigue, cramping, and dizziness during races. Which laboratory test may be used to determine if the patient is anemic? Metabolic panel Lipid panel Urinalysis Complete blood count (CBC) - Complete blood count (CBC) Anemia is a lack of healthy red blood cells available to deliver oxygen to tissues in the body. This is determined through a CBC. Question 1 of 3 Which measurements are included in infant anthropometric measurements? Select all that apply. Length WeightBody mass index (BMI) Head circumference Height Waist circumference - Length Weight Head circumference Question 1 of 4 Which condition is related to inflammation and can affect any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract? Phenylketonuria (PKU) Crohn disease Diverticular disease Ulcerative colitis - Crohn disease Crohn disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in any part of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus. Question 1 of 5 Which component is a key element of a full nutritional nursing assessment? Complete health history Neurologic assessment Home medication review Range-of-motion assessment - Complete health history A complete health history provides essential information about dietary habits. Question 1 of 5 Which disease is a softening of the bone that is caused by a vitamin D deficiency? Osteosarcoma Osteomalacia OsteopeniaOsteoporosis - Osteomalacia Osteomalacia is a softening of the bone due to a vitamin D deficiency. Question 10 of 23 The nurse is completing the physical assessment on a patient just admitted to the hospital. The nurse is focusing on the nutritional aspects of this assessment. Which factors should the nurse pay close attention to when examining the patient? Skin, hair, and dentition Eyes, ears, nose, and throat How the patient is feeling The patient's steady gait - Skin, hair, and dentition