Questions:

1.Which nursing actions will the nurse take to assess for possible

malnutrition in an older adult patient (select all that apply)?

a) Assess for depression.

b) Review laboratory results.

c) Determine food preferences.

d) Inspect teeth and oral mucosa.

e) Ask about transportation needs.

ANS: A, B, D, E

The laboratory results, especially albumin and cholesterol levels, may indicate

chronic poor protein intake or high-fat or high-cholesterol intake.

Transportation affects the patient’s ability to shop for groceries. Depression

may lead to decreased appetite. Oral sores or teeth in poor condition may

decrease the ability to chew and swallow. Food likes and dislikes are not

necessarily associated with malnutrition.

2.A nurse is working at a health fair screening people for liver cancer.

Which population group should the nurse monitor most closely for liver

cancer?

a. Hispanic

b. Asian Americans

c. Non-Hispanic Caucasians

d. Non-Hispanic African-Americans

ANS: B

While Asian Americans generally have lower cancer rates than the nonHispanic Caucasian population, they also have the highest incidence rates of

liver cancer for both sexes compared with Hispanic, non-Hispanic

Caucasians, or non-Hispanic African-Americans.

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