Nutrition and Hydration Flashcards
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Which of the following is a sign of malnutrition in a senior resident?
Answer: Unintended weight loss, muscle wasting, and poor wound healing
Unintended weight loss, muscle wasting, and poor wound healing are classic clinical signs of malnutrition.
A resident on a low-sodium diet asks for extra salt on their food. How should the caregiver respond?
Answer: Explain the dietary restriction and notify the nurse or dietitian if the resident is dissatisfied
The resident should be informed of the dietary restriction, and persistent dissatisfaction should be reported to the clinical team.
What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure, and what is considered overweight for adults?
Answer: A weight-to-height ratio; overweight is BMI 25–29.9
BMI is a weight-to-height ratio; a BMI of 25–29.9 is classified as overweight in adults.
Which condition makes it especially important to monitor a senior's fluid intake carefully?
Answer: Congestive heart failure (CHF)
In CHF, the heart cannot pump efficiently, so excess fluid leads to dangerous fluid retention and must be carefully limited.
What is dysphagia?
Answer: Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing
Dysphagia is a medical term for difficulty swallowing, which increases the risk of aspiration and malnutrition in seniors.
Which is a warning sign of aspiration during a meal that should be reported immediately?
Answer: Resident coughs repeatedly, chokes, or has a wet/gurgly voice during or after eating
Coughing, choking, or a gurgly voice during eating are signs of aspiration and require immediate intervention.