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concept of nursing 2

Malnutrition

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A patient with sepsis has been hospitalized for one week and is losing weight unintentionally. The nurse understands this is related to which cause? Marked inflammatory response and increased metabolic demands
A patient with prolonged malnutrition has a new diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Which causes nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? Rapidly depleted body proteins cause protein deprivation and fatty infiltrates in the liver.
A patient with malnutrition presents with fatigue and low energy. Which laboratory value supports these clinical manifestations? Hemoglobin 9.4 g/dL
The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of undernutrition and stroke. The nurse observes the patient coughing while taking sips of water. Which is the nurse’s priority action? Ensure the patient remains NPO and contact the health care provider.
The nurse is assisting a patient with undernutrition to develop short-term nutrition goals. Which is the most appropriate goal? Add one nutrition supplement with each meal.
A patient with malnutrition is preparing to be discharged home. The patient states, “I’ll be sure to record my weight every week on Mondays.” Which is the nurse’s best response? “Weights should be recorded every day at the same time.”
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