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Altered Nutrition Case Study
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the nurse's assessment findings include right sided weakness,
slurred speech, and dysphagia. The nurse IDs that Mrs. rusk is
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at high risk for several problems.
In dvp'g the nsg POC, which problem has the highest priority?
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Ans: Aspiration
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(Aspiration, or the entry of foreign substances such s food or
fluids into the lungs, may cause hypoxia or respiratory
distress. therefor, this is the highest priority in establishing
the client's POC)
After establishing priorities, the nurse should take which
action next in dvp'g Mrs. Rusk's POC? Ans: Establish goals
( the nurse should 1st complete the assessment, then analyze
the assessed data to ID problems, and then establish goals.
After the goals and expected outcomes are est'd, the nurse
plans and implements interventions, which are then evaluated
to determine if the expected outcomes and goals were
accomplished
In dvp'g the POC, the nurse recognizes that Mrs. Rusk's
dysphagia may impact her fluid and nutritional status.
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The nurse plans interventions r/t Mrs. Rusk's dysphagia. To
which member of the interprofessional team should the nurse
refer Mrs. Rusk? Ans: Speech therapist
(they have expertise in the evaluation and mgmt of clients w/
dysphagia)
The nurse recognizes that Mrs. Rusk's right sided weakness is
also a factor contributing to her risk for altered nutrition.
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With which member of the interporfessional team should the
nurse consult regarding this problem? Ans: Occupational
therapist
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Expert
(they have expertise in helping clients adapt fine motor mvmts
for the provision of self care)
The speech therapist is consulted and makes a home visit to
evaluate Mrs. Rusk. the therapist determines that dysphagia
precautions are needed. The nurse and the UAP arrive at the
home shortly after the therapist's eval is completed. The UAP
assists Mrs. Rusk w/ her noon meal and w/ her personal care.
What instruction should the nurse provide to the UAP? Ans:
Bathe the client first and then place her in a high Fowler's
position during and after the meal
(HOB should be elevated to a high Flowler's position while the
client w/ dysphagia is eating, and it should be kept elevated
for at least 1 hr following the meal to reduce the risk for
aspiration)
The nurse visits w/ Mr. rusk and then observes as the UAP
assists Mrs. Rusk w/ her meal. The UAP gives Mrs. Rusk a glass
of iced tea to drink.
Altered Nutrition Case Study
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
the nurse's assessment findings include right sided weakness,
slurred speech, and dysphagia. The nurse IDs that Mrs. rusk is
© 2026 Assignment
at high risk for several problems.
In dvp'g the nsg POC, which problem has the highest priority?
Guru01 - Stuvia
Ans: Aspiration
Expert
(Aspiration, or the entry of foreign substances such s food or
fluids into the lungs, may cause hypoxia or respiratory
distress. therefor, this is the highest priority in establishing
the client's POC)
After establishing priorities, the nurse should take which
action next in dvp'g Mrs. Rusk's POC? Ans: Establish goals
( the nurse should 1st complete the assessment, then analyze
the assessed data to ID problems, and then establish goals.
After the goals and expected outcomes are est'd, the nurse
plans and implements interventions, which are then evaluated
to determine if the expected outcomes and goals were
accomplished
In dvp'g the POC, the nurse recognizes that Mrs. Rusk's
dysphagia may impact her fluid and nutritional status.
, 2
The nurse plans interventions r/t Mrs. Rusk's dysphagia. To
which member of the interprofessional team should the nurse
refer Mrs. Rusk? Ans: Speech therapist
(they have expertise in the evaluation and mgmt of clients w/
dysphagia)
The nurse recognizes that Mrs. Rusk's right sided weakness is
also a factor contributing to her risk for altered nutrition.
© 2026 Assignment
With which member of the interporfessional team should the
nurse consult regarding this problem? Ans: Occupational
therapist
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
(they have expertise in helping clients adapt fine motor mvmts
for the provision of self care)
The speech therapist is consulted and makes a home visit to
evaluate Mrs. Rusk. the therapist determines that dysphagia
precautions are needed. The nurse and the UAP arrive at the
home shortly after the therapist's eval is completed. The UAP
assists Mrs. Rusk w/ her noon meal and w/ her personal care.
What instruction should the nurse provide to the UAP? Ans:
Bathe the client first and then place her in a high Fowler's
position during and after the meal
(HOB should be elevated to a high Flowler's position while the
client w/ dysphagia is eating, and it should be kept elevated
for at least 1 hr following the meal to reduce the risk for
aspiration)
The nurse visits w/ Mr. rusk and then observes as the UAP
assists Mrs. Rusk w/ her meal. The UAP gives Mrs. Rusk a glass
of iced tea to drink.
