Ms Smith, an 85-Year-Old Female, Is Admitted to a Hospital

question 33

Multiple Choice

Ms. Smith, an 85-year-old female, is admitted to a hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia since last month. The doctor suggests she consult a nutritionist because the nurse reports that she is not eating well.
Height: 5'5"Weight: 110 lbs Usual body weight: 125 lbs (6 months ago) Albumin: 2.8 g/dL Hemoglobin: 12 g/dL Prealbumin: 14 mg/dL
Total lymphocyte count: 2500
-Which type of food- and nutrition-data gathering method would be the most appropriate for Ms. Smith?

• A) food frequency
• B) 24-hour recall
• C) calorie count
• D) food diary
• E) carbohydrate exchange list

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Definitions:

Chart of Accounts

A systematic list of all accounts used by an organization, essential for organizing financial information and preparing financial statements.

Merchandising Business

A commercial enterprise that purchases goods in a finished condition for the purpose of resale without further manufacturing.

Contra Accounts

Accounts used in the accounting ledger to reduce the value of a related account when the two are netted together.

Perpetual Inventory

An inventory management system where updates are made continuously as inventory items are bought and sold.