When a Deficiency in Nutritional Status of a Patient Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a deficiency in nutritional status of a patient is assessed,the hospice nurse should:

• A) make a comprehensive grocery list for the caregiver.
• B) alert the licensed medical nutritionist.
• C) seek culturally appropriate methods to increase nutrition.
• D) instruct the caregiver to give the patient multivitamins.

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Definitions:

Cross-Sectional Studies

Observational studies that analyze data from a population at a specific point in time to investigate patterns and correlations.

Longitudinal Studies

Research designs that follow the same subjects over a period of time, allowing for the observation of changes or developments in the subjects.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental study, it is the variable being tested and measured, influenced by the independent variable.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm).