When Planning Care, Which Older Client Does the Nurse Identify

question 2

Multiple Choice

When planning care, which older client does the nurse identify as being most at risk for malnutrition? Select all that apply.

• A) Client with a fever of unknown origin for two weeks
• B) Client with dysphagia and a soft diet
• C) Client with osteoporosis and a hip fracture
• D) Client who chooses a vegetarian diet
• E) Client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Information

A situation where one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other, leading to an imbalance in power and potentially unfair outcomes.

Hidden Action

A situation in which an agent's actions are not fully observable by the principal, potentially leading to moral hazard.

Moral Hazard

A situation where one party engages in risky behavior knowing that it is protected against the consequences, often due to an asymmetry of information or a misalignment of incentives.

Imperfectly Monitored

A situation where there is insufficient oversight or observation, often leading to non-compliance or deviation from expected standards.