A 77-year-old woman who is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 89 lbs has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. What action should the nurse prioritize when addressing the woman's apparent lack of nutrition?
A) Assess the reasons behind the patient's poor nutritional status
B) Educate the woman about the importance of balanced nutritional intake
C) Order double meal trays for the woman for the duration of her hospital stay
D) Create incentives for the woman to increase her food intake
A
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The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old girl who is undergoing a stem cell transplant. Which of the following would the nurse include in the child's postoperative plan of care?
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The nursing shortage is of major concern because of which of the following?
a. There has been a sudden increase in births over the last few years. b. Generation Xers are reaching middle age. c. Many of the Baby Boomer generation will be retiring by the year 2015. d. There has been a significant increase in smoking among millennial workers.
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a. Economic b. Socialization c. Reproductive d. Health care