The nurse understands that which stage of the life span has very specialized nutritional needs?
1. Older adulthood
2. Adolescence
3. Infancy
4. Toddlerhood
3
Rationale: While changes in sensation and taste occur, the recommendations are for high nutrient quality and reduced calorie count.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is assessing an 80-year-old patient. Which of these findings would be expected for this patient?
a. Hypertrophy of the gums b. Increased production of saliva c. Decreased ability to identify odors d. Finer and less prominent nasal hair
A patient's most recent laboratory findings indicate a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 58 mL/min. The nurse should recognize what implication of this diagnostic finding?
A) The patient is likely to have a decreased level of blood urea nitrogen (BUN). B) The patient is at risk for hypokalemia. C) The patient is likely to have irregular voiding patterns. D) The patient is likely to have increased serum creatinine levels.
An elderly patient, admitted with malnutrition, begins to demonstrate signs of pneumonia. The nurse realizes this additional health problem can be because of
1. a lack of sufficient nutrients to support the normal functioning of the patient's immune system. 2. a deficiency of vitamin C. 3. a deficiency of thiamine. 4. insufficient fluid intake.
A client has had a left-side mastectomy. How does this affect the blood pressure assessment?
A) Assess the blood pressure in the wrist B) There is no effect on the blood pressure C) Assessment of blood pressure is impeded D) The blood pressure stays within normal range