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An older person is concerned about loose tissue along the upper arms and thighs.
What should the nurse explain about the cause of this concern?
"It is nothing to be concerned about since it doesn't change your health status."
"It is caused by a loss of lean muscle mass that occurs with aging."
"It is helpful to increase metabolic rate and calorie expenditure."
"It helps to reduce your overall body fat when it occurs." - correct answer ✔✔"It is
caused by a loss of lean muscle mass that occurs with aging."
An adult daughter is concerned because her father has no interest in food and
stops eating only after a few bites. Which age-related change has the daughter
observed in this older adult?
Atrophic gastritis
Achlorhydria
Xerostomia
Appetite dysregulation - correct answer ✔✔Appetite dysregulation
An older person is experiencing muscle weakness and a change in balance when
walking. Which vitamin should the nurse ensure the person is taking in an
adequate amount?
B12
E
,B6
D - correct answer ✔✔D
The nurse notes that an older person who has lost 5 kg over the last month has a
reduction in muscle mass of the arms and legs. Which action should the nurse
recommend to improve this person's health status?
Increase amount of caloric intake
Decrease amount of physical activity
Decrease amount of fluid intake
Increase protein intake - correct answer ✔✔Increase amount of caloric intake
After reviewing the medication list the nurse instructs an older person on the
sources of dietary calcium. Which medication caused the nurse to make this
clinical determination?
Colchicine
Digitalis
Furosemide
Acetaminophen - correct answer ✔✔Colchicine
The nurse plans to complete a 24-hour food recall with an older person who has
lost 7 kg over the last 6 weeks. Which additional assessment should the nurse
complete at this time?
Determine checklist
Food record
Mini nutritional assessment
Food frequency - correct answer ✔✔Food frequency
, An older resident in a skilled-nursing facility has lost 10% of total body weight over
the last 2 months. Which health problem most likely contributed to this resident's
unintentional weight loss?
Polypharmacy
Diverticular disease
Stage 3 pressure ulcer
Lactose intolerance - correct answer ✔✔Stage 3 pressure ulcer
The nurse completes a focused assessment of an older person with an
unintentional weight loss. Which finding suggests that this person's functional
status is declining?
Hypoactive bowel sounds
Dry mucous membranes
Lower-extremity edema
New onset of skin rash - correct answer ✔✔New onset of skin rash
An older person is experiencing severe xerostomia. Which action should the nurse
take to increase this person's comfort and enjoyment of food during meals?
Provide foods at high temperature
Serve fluids with meals
Prepare meals with eggs and milk
Encourage drinking soda between meals - correct answer ✔✔Serve fluids with
meals
answered to pass
An older person is concerned about loose tissue along the upper arms and thighs.
What should the nurse explain about the cause of this concern?
"It is nothing to be concerned about since it doesn't change your health status."
"It is caused by a loss of lean muscle mass that occurs with aging."
"It is helpful to increase metabolic rate and calorie expenditure."
"It helps to reduce your overall body fat when it occurs." - correct answer ✔✔"It is
caused by a loss of lean muscle mass that occurs with aging."
An adult daughter is concerned because her father has no interest in food and
stops eating only after a few bites. Which age-related change has the daughter
observed in this older adult?
Atrophic gastritis
Achlorhydria
Xerostomia
Appetite dysregulation - correct answer ✔✔Appetite dysregulation
An older person is experiencing muscle weakness and a change in balance when
walking. Which vitamin should the nurse ensure the person is taking in an
adequate amount?
B12
E
,B6
D - correct answer ✔✔D
The nurse notes that an older person who has lost 5 kg over the last month has a
reduction in muscle mass of the arms and legs. Which action should the nurse
recommend to improve this person's health status?
Increase amount of caloric intake
Decrease amount of physical activity
Decrease amount of fluid intake
Increase protein intake - correct answer ✔✔Increase amount of caloric intake
After reviewing the medication list the nurse instructs an older person on the
sources of dietary calcium. Which medication caused the nurse to make this
clinical determination?
Colchicine
Digitalis
Furosemide
Acetaminophen - correct answer ✔✔Colchicine
The nurse plans to complete a 24-hour food recall with an older person who has
lost 7 kg over the last 6 weeks. Which additional assessment should the nurse
complete at this time?
Determine checklist
Food record
Mini nutritional assessment
Food frequency - correct answer ✔✔Food frequency
, An older resident in a skilled-nursing facility has lost 10% of total body weight over
the last 2 months. Which health problem most likely contributed to this resident's
unintentional weight loss?
Polypharmacy
Diverticular disease
Stage 3 pressure ulcer
Lactose intolerance - correct answer ✔✔Stage 3 pressure ulcer
The nurse completes a focused assessment of an older person with an
unintentional weight loss. Which finding suggests that this person's functional
status is declining?
Hypoactive bowel sounds
Dry mucous membranes
Lower-extremity edema
New onset of skin rash - correct answer ✔✔New onset of skin rash
An older person is experiencing severe xerostomia. Which action should the nurse
take to increase this person's comfort and enjoyment of food during meals?
Provide foods at high temperature
Serve fluids with meals
Prepare meals with eggs and milk
Encourage drinking soda between meals - correct answer ✔✔Serve fluids with
meals
