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GeriDigestion
Digestion in the Geriatric Population
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Age-Related Changes that affect Digestion and Eating in Geriatrics | Diminished smell and taste, less efficient chewing, decreased salivation, changes in GI tract. |
| Elderly maintain the ability to detect _______ tastes, but have more difficulty detecting ____, ____, and ____ tastes. | Sweet: Sour, Salty, Bitter |
| Which are two nutrients specifically affected by age related changes in absorption? | Calcium and Vitamin D |
| Elderly need more or less calories? | Less |
| The quality of calories for older adults does not need to be as great as that for younger adults? T or F? | Falser |
| Minimum daily protein requirements are ___ to ___ g/kg of body weight. | 1.0 to 1.2 |
| Daily fiber requirements include | 25 to 38 g/day |
| Fat requirements include no more than | 10% to 30% of daily caloric intake |
| What are 7 risk facts affecting digestion and nutrition? | Poor oral care, medications, psychosocial, cultual, socioeconomic, environmental, myths (laxative overuse) |
| Elderly adults tend to eat less with the loss of a companion? T or F? | True. 30% decline in caloric intake |
| Name 4 functional consequences affecting digestion and Nutrition. | Inability to prepare, procure, and enjoy food. Oral changes. Nutritional need changes. Effects on quality of life. |
| Two or fewer bowel movements weekly, or hard, dry feces is known as what? | Constipation |
| Which tool is used to asses digestion and nutrition in elderly? | The mini nutritional assessment (MNA) tool |
| What should a nurse assess in relation to digestion and nutrition? | Usual nutrient intake. Risk interfering with obtaining, preparing, eating, and obtaining food. Lab data. MNA. |
| What percentage of community-living older adults does undernutrition occur in? | 5% to 12% |
| What percent of hospitalized elderly experience undernutrition? | 55% |
| What percent of long-term care adults experience undernutrition? | 52% to 85% |
| Name 4 nursing diagnosis related to digestion and nutrition in the elderly. | Readiness for enhanced nutrition. Altered nutrition: Less than body. Constipation. Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane. |
| 4 things to improve in planning a wellness outcome for elderly | Appetite, nutritional status, oral hygeine, depression level |
| A lack of Knowledge related to which issue should be discussed with patients. | Constipation |
| Oral care is important in the nutritional status of elderly adults? True or False? | True |
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