An Older Adult's Nutritional Status Is Screened by a Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

An older adult's nutritional status is screened by a nurse using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) . The older adult scores a score of "10" on the screening portion of the tool. The best action by the nurse is to:

• A) refer the patient to a dietician.
• B) complete the assessment portion of the tool.
• C) conduct a 72-hour calorie count.
• D) initiate nutritional supplements between meals.

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, and more.

LDL

Low-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, which can lead to plaque buildup in arteries.

HDL

High-density lipoprotein, often referred to as "good" cholesterol, helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Hematocrit

The proportion of the blood that consists of packed red blood cells, expressed as a percentage of the total blood volume.