ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH FINAL EXAM

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ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH FINAL EXAM 2023-2024 (Complete Solution Rated A+) ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH FINAL EXAM Questions: 1.... Which nursing actions will the nurse take to assess for possible malnutrition in an older adult patient (select all that apply)? a) Assess for depression. b)Review laboratory results. c)Determine food preferences. d) Inspect teeth and oral mucosa. e) Ask about transportation needs. ANS: A, B, D, E The laboratory results, especially albumin and cholesterol levels, may indicate chronic poor protein intake or high-fat or high-cholesterol intake. Transportation affects the patient’s ability to shop for groceries. Depression may lead to decreased appetite. Oral sores or teeth in poor condition may decrease the ability to chew and swallow. Food likes and dislikes are not necessarily associated with malnutrition. 2.Anurse is working at a health fair screening people for liver cancer. Which population group should the nurse monitor most closely for liver cancer? a.Hispanic b.Asian Americans c.Non-Hispanic Caucasians d.Non-Hispanic African-Americans ANS: B While Asian Americans generally have lower cancer rates than the non- Hispanic Caucasian population, they also have the highest incidence rates of liver cancer for both sexes compared with Hispanic, non-Hispanic Caucasians, or non-Hispanic African-Americans. 1 3.A nurse is caring for an immigrant with low income. Which information should the nurse consider when planning care for this patient? e.There is a decreased frequency of morbidity. f. There is an increased incidence of disease. g.There is an increased level of health. h.There is a decreased mortality rate. [Show More]

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