Question 1

The senses of smell and taste decline with age, and appetite may diminish. List some of the causes of sensory alterations, and nursing interventions to improve appetite. ​

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Question 2

How can the nurse improve the client's nutritional status? ​

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Question 3

Give a nursing diagnosis statement in relation to nutrition. ​

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Question 4

Describe the hypermetabolic state associated with a burn. ​

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Question 5

Nausea and vomiting have begun. What nursing interventions can be done to relieve or prevent further attacks? ​

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Question 6

Constipation is a problem for the elderly. List nursing measures to facilitate regular bowel patterns. ​

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Question 7

Susan is becoming dehydrated. Her B/P is 90/46, pulse 112, and respirations 32. Her urinary output for the past 24 hours is 100 mL. She is in burn shock. Describe the pathology that has resulted in these symptoms. ​

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Question 8

The feeding tube has become clogged. What measures are indicated? ​

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Question 9

Susan has a poor appetite and drinks little fluid. Maintaining fluid balance is of utmost importance. The physician orders enteral nutrition via nasogastric tube. Why did the doctor choose the nasogastric method? ​

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Question 10

Nutrition is of primary importance for a burn client. List some vitamins and minerals that have an impact on the healing process. ​

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Question 11

Rosa has developed anemia. State causes and dietary recommendations. ​

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Question 12

When does the greatest need for fluids occur? Why? ​

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Question 13

One of the major complications of tube feedings is aspiration. Define aspiration and nursing measures to prevent the occurrence. ​

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Question 14

List some of the complications that occur with tube feedings. ​

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Question 15

Compare the three methods for administering tube feedings. ​

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Quiz 21: Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

The senses of smell and taste decline with age, and appetite may diminish. List some of the causes of sensory alterations, and nursing interventions to improve appetite. ​

How can the nurse improve the client's nutritional status? ​

Give a nursing diagnosis statement in relation to nutrition. ​

Describe the hypermetabolic state associated with a burn. ​

Nausea and vomiting have begun. What nursing interventions can be done to relieve or prevent further attacks? ​

Constipation is a problem for the elderly. List nursing measures to facilitate regular bowel patterns. ​

Susan is becoming dehydrated. Her B/P is 90/46, pulse 112, and respirations 32. Her urinary output for the past 24 hours is 100 mL. She is in burn shock. Describe the pathology that has resulted in these symptoms. ​

The feeding tube has become clogged. What measures are indicated? ​

Susan has a poor appetite and drinks little fluid. Maintaining fluid balance is of utmost importance. The physician orders enteral nutrition via nasogastric tube. Why did the doctor choose the nasogastric method? ​

Nutrition is of primary importance for a burn client. List some vitamins and minerals that have an impact on the healing process. ​

Rosa has developed anemia. State causes and dietary recommendations. ​

When does the greatest need for fluids occur? Why? ​

One of the major complications of tube feedings is aspiration. Define aspiration and nursing measures to prevent the occurrence. ​

List some of the complications that occur with tube feedings. ​

Compare the three methods for administering tube feedings. ​

The senses of smell and taste decline with age, and appetite may diminish. List some of the causes of sensory alterations, and nursing interventions to improve appetite.

How can the nurse improve the client's nutritional status?

Give a nursing diagnosis statement in relation to nutrition.

Describe the hypermetabolic state associated with a burn.

Nausea and vomiting have begun. What nursing interventions can be done to relieve or prevent further attacks?

Constipation is a problem for the elderly. List nursing measures to facilitate regular bowel patterns.

Susan is becoming dehydrated. Her B/P is 90/46, pulse 112, and respirations 32. Her urinary output for the past 24 hours is 100 mL. She is in burn shock. Describe the pathology that has resulted in these symptoms.

The feeding tube has become clogged. What measures are indicated?

Susan has a poor appetite and drinks little fluid. Maintaining fluid balance is of utmost importance. The physician orders enteral nutrition via nasogastric tube. Why did the doctor choose the nasogastric method?

Nutrition is of primary importance for a burn client. List some vitamins and minerals that have an impact on the healing process.

Rosa has developed anemia. State causes and dietary recommendations.

When does the greatest need for fluids occur? Why?

One of the major complications of tube feedings is aspiration. Define aspiration and nursing measures to prevent the occurrence.

List some of the complications that occur with tube feedings.

Compare the three methods for administering tube feedings.