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:

HDL

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

Bad Cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which can build up in the walls of arteries and increase the risk of heart disease.

Acamprosate

A medication used to help maintain sobriety in individuals recovering from alcohol dependence by restoring the natural balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Relapse

The return of a disease or symptoms after a period of improvement.