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concept of nursing 2
Malnutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A patient with sepsis has been hospitalized for one week and is losing weight unintentionally. The nurse understands this is related to which cause? | Marked inflammatory response and increased metabolic demands |
| A patient with prolonged malnutrition has a new diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Which causes nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? | Rapidly depleted body proteins cause protein deprivation and fatty infiltrates in the liver. |
| A patient with malnutrition presents with fatigue and low energy. Which laboratory value supports these clinical manifestations? | Hemoglobin 9.4 g/dL |
| The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of undernutrition and stroke. The nurse observes the patient coughing while taking sips of water. Which is the nurse’s priority action? | Ensure the patient remains NPO and contact the health care provider. |
| The nurse is assisting a patient with undernutrition to develop short-term nutrition goals. Which is the most appropriate goal? | Add one nutrition supplement with each meal. |
| A patient with malnutrition is preparing to be discharged home. The patient states, “I’ll be sure to record my weight every week on Mondays.” Which is the nurse’s best response? | “Weights should be recorded every day at the same time.” |
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