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

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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
-Depending on Ms. Smith's physical limitations, the dietitian may need to measure and calculate her height using:

Recognize the importance of body image in patient self-concept and identify factors affecting it.

Understand the role of the nurse in managing patients with anxiety and employing appropriate interventions.

Identify and appreciate the biopsychosocial focus of nursing profession.

Promote positive body image among patients and understand challenges faced by individuals with physical alterations or differences.

Definitions:

Dessert

A sweet course typically served at the end of a meal.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of choosing one option over another, representing the value of the foregone alternative that wasn't chosen.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or service delivery, such as materials and labor costs.

Tapioca Pudding

A sweet dessert made from tapioca pearls, milk or cream, sugar, and often flavored with vanilla, coconut, or other ingredients.