Which Assessment Is the Greatest Priority to Report When Considering

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which assessment is the greatest priority to report when considering the gastrointestinal (GI) changes that take place in the geriatric patient?

• A) 24-hour urinary output of 1450 mL
• B) 24-hour dietary intake of 75% of meals
• C) Last bowel movement 4 days ago
• D) Weight loss of 2 lb since admission 2 months ago

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Definitions:

Major Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is considered a primary neurotransmitter that inhibits nerve transmission in the brain, calming nervous activity.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits or reduces nerve cell activity.

Seizures

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder marked by tremors, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, mainly affecting middle-aged and elderly people.