A hospitalized client has been NPO with only intravenous fluid intake for a prolonged period. What assessments might indicate protein-calorie malnutrition?
A) Fever, joint pain, dehydration
B) Poor wound healing, apathy, edema
C) Sleep disturbances, anger, increased output
D) Weight gain, visual deficits, erythema of skin
Ans: B
The stress of illness, surgery, or prolonged periods of time on simple intravenous therapy without oral intake places hospitalized clients at risk for developing protein-calorie malnutrition. This can result in weakness, poor wound healing, mental apathy, and edema.
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