The Nurse Is Conducting a Focused Nutritional Assessment for an Adult

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a focused nutritional assessment for an adult patient. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

• A) "Have you gained weight intentionally over the last year?"
• B) "How much did you weigh 1 year ago?"
• C) "How do you cope with stress in your life?"
• D) "Do you have nausea that lasts more than 2 weeks?"

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Definitions:

Operant

In Skinner’s system, an instrumental response that is defined by its effect (the way it operates) on the environment.

Swallowing

The process by which food or liquid is moved from the mouth through the pharynx and into the esophagus.

Red Traffic Light

A signaling device at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control traffic, indicating vehicles must stop.

Emitted Behaviors

Actions or responses that are not directly elicited by external stimuli but are voluntarily produced by the organism.