A Patient Has Not Eaten Since Admission to the Long-Term

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient has not eaten since admission to the long-term care facility 2 days ago.Which is the best initial intervention for the nurse to prevent malnutrition in this patient?

• A) Make a diet request to the health care provider for full liquids.
• B) Ask the patient's daughter why the patient will not eat.
• C) Remind the patient that nutrition is essential to better health.
• D) Assess the patient for possible reasons for the lack of intake.

Recognize the historical development and critique of schizophrenia treatments.

Understand the psychosocial perspectives of schizophrenia.

Identify common stressors associated with schizophrenia.

Explain the original dopamine theory of schizophrenia and critique its simplicity.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Theorists

Specialists who study how living organisms evolve over time through natural selection and adaptation.

Constant Access

Unrestricted and ongoing availability of information or resources.

Adaptations To Conserve Energy

Physiological or behavioral changes that reduce energy expenditure in organisms, enhancing survival in their environment.

Sensory-specific Satiety

The reduced satisfaction and decreased desire to continue consuming the same food or drink, while other foods remain appealing.