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NURS 6540 Week 7 Quiz – Question and Answers

1. Which of the following nutritional parameters is an indicator for functional decline among older adults?
2. Which two laboratory test results provide evidence of malnutrition in hospitalized older adults?
3. Strict adherence to therapeutic diets in hospitalized frail older adults is
4. In what way does functional disability contribute to malnutrition?
5. For patients in whom protein energy supplements are indicated, when should these supplements be provided?
6. Which of the following is the first step in managing chronic constipation?
7. The average older adult requires the following fluid intake to maintain health
8. Which class of laxatives is NOT useful in managing opiod-induced constipation?
9. For undernourished, frail older adults, effective medications to promote weight gain include
10. Which of the following medications is constipating?

NURS 6540 Week 7