When Using a Nutrition Screening Tool,how Can the Nurse Identify

question 10

Multiple Choice

When using a nutrition screening tool,how can the nurse identify a patient at nutritional risk without further assessment?

• A) Pressure ulcers
• B) A recent hip fracture
• C) Vomiting for 3 days
• D) A laparoscopic cholecystectomy 1 week ago

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Definitions:

Teenagers

Individuals who are in the phase of life transitioning from childhood to adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 19.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.

Asthma

A medical problem marked by narrowing of the trachea and bronchi, which results in shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and a choking sensation.

Shortness Of Breath

A condition, also known as dyspnea, where an individual experiences a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing.