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A nurse in a home setting is assessing a 79-year-old male patient's risk for
malnutrition. The nurse suspects malnutrition when reviewing which
laboratory results? (Select all that apply.)
A.Body mass index (BMI) of 17
B. Waist-to-hip ratio of 1.0
C. Weight loss of 6% since last month's visit
D. Prealbumin level of 16 mg/dL
E. Hematocrit level of 50%
F. Hemoglobin level of 8.2 g/dL - CORRECT ANSWERS A, C, F
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is normal, and this patient's BMI is below normal,a major
weight loss is defined as more than a 2% weight change over 1 week, and the
expected hemoglobin level for a man is 14 to 18 g/dL. The patient's values may
also indicate dehydration. The expected level for prealbumin is 15 to 36 mg/dL.
A hematocrit level of 50% is within normal limits.
A person of Northern heritage is at an increased risk for which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
A.Vitamin C deficiency
B. Type 1 diabetes
C. Celiac disease
D. Type 2 diabetes
E. Hypertension
F. Metabolic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS B, C
Type 1 diabetes and Celiac disease are more common in Northern heritage.
African Americans and Hispanics are at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes,
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hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. Vitamin C deficiency is not a common
deficiency related to heritage or ethnicity.
Why is it important that the nurse gathers a nutrition history? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Collection of a diet history allows the nurse to analyze data
regarding the type and quantity of foods consumed, establish baseline values
for identifying any health problems that may adversely affect the patient's
nutritional status, and identify the need for nursing interventions.
What are ways that the nurse assesses a patient's nutrition history? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. Asking all patients about their typical dietary intake, food
preferences, and allergies.
2. 24 hour recall-dependent on patient's ability to remember foods eaten and
quantities from the previous day.
3. Food diary-the food diary should encompass entries for 3-5 days and include
dietary intake for a typical weekend.
Prealbumin level - CORRECT ANSWERS Measure of the amount of protein
contained in the internal organs(good measurement of past couple of days).
Albumin level - CORRECT ANSWERS Used to determine liver function (long
term measurement).
Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS the body's intake and use of adequate amounts
of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and energy production and its impact
on health and disease
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A nurse in a home setting is assessing a 79-year-old male patient's risk for
malnutrition. The nurse suspects malnutrition when reviewing which
laboratory results? (Select all that apply.)
A.Body mass index (BMI) of 17
B. Waist-to-hip ratio of 1.0
C. Weight loss of 6% since last month's visit
D. Prealbumin level of 16 mg/dL
E. Hematocrit level of 50%
F. Hemoglobin level of 8.2 g/dL - CORRECT ANSWERS A, C, F
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is normal, and this patient's BMI is below normal,a major
weight loss is defined as more than a 2% weight change over 1 week, and the
expected hemoglobin level for a man is 14 to 18 g/dL. The patient's values may
also indicate dehydration. The expected level for prealbumin is 15 to 36 mg/dL.
A hematocrit level of 50% is within normal limits.
A person of Northern heritage is at an increased risk for which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
A.Vitamin C deficiency
B. Type 1 diabetes
C. Celiac disease
D. Type 2 diabetes
E. Hypertension
F. Metabolic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS B, C
Type 1 diabetes and Celiac disease are more common in Northern heritage.
African Americans and Hispanics are at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes,
, GRCC ADN 110 NUTRITION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS NEWEST DOWNLOAD 2024/2025 A
COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS BEST GRADED A+ FOR PASS
hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. Vitamin C deficiency is not a common
deficiency related to heritage or ethnicity.
Why is it important that the nurse gathers a nutrition history? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Collection of a diet history allows the nurse to analyze data
regarding the type and quantity of foods consumed, establish baseline values
for identifying any health problems that may adversely affect the patient's
nutritional status, and identify the need for nursing interventions.
What are ways that the nurse assesses a patient's nutrition history? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. Asking all patients about their typical dietary intake, food
preferences, and allergies.
2. 24 hour recall-dependent on patient's ability to remember foods eaten and
quantities from the previous day.
3. Food diary-the food diary should encompass entries for 3-5 days and include
dietary intake for a typical weekend.
Prealbumin level - CORRECT ANSWERS Measure of the amount of protein
contained in the internal organs(good measurement of past couple of days).
Albumin level - CORRECT ANSWERS Used to determine liver function (long
term measurement).
Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS the body's intake and use of adequate amounts
of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and energy production and its impact
on health and disease
