Adult Health Care 2024 exam 2 (100%correct answers)

Health BMI ranges correct answers 18.5-24.9 BMI 25-30 correct answers over weight BMI 30 correct answers considered obese BMI 18.5 correct answers increased risk of problems associated with poor nutrition Nutritional assessment - biochemical assessment correct answers Serum albumin - protein deficiency marker Serum transferrin - protein binds with and carries Fe from intestine through serum Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) Retinol-binding protein Serum glucose Electrolytes Hemoglobin Lipid profile Vitamin A, carotene Vitamin C Urinary urea nitrogen (UUN) Nutritional Assessment - Dietary history and health history correct answers Food record Food likes and dislikes Food allergies Use of medication 24-hour food recall Difficult swallowing- dysphagia Conducting dietary interview Religious, cultural considerations Indicators of nutritional status correct answers General appearance (height/weight) Skin, hair, nails Mouth—includes teeth, tongue, gums Mucous membranes Neck—includes thyroid Musculoskeletal (muscle strength, arm, hand and waist circumference) Abdomen Nursing diagnosis correct answers Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements Risk for overweight Risk for imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements when pt is NPO and receives only IV fluid for more than 4-7 days.