Question

1. which of the following is a sign or symptom associated with dysphagia? feeling emptiness in the stomach having abdominal pain experiencing dumping syndrome clearing the throat frequently 2. mr. morris has alzheimers and has lost 21 pounds this year. he can feed himself but is very slow and panics when other people finish before he does. what intervention would be most effective? take his plate away after the others at the table have finished. encourage him to continue to eat and allow him more time serve him smaller, energy - dense portions ask a caregiver to assist him in eating his food faster 3. approximately what percentage of people with dementia experience constipation, which makes them feel bloated and nauseous and makes eating difficult? 10 percent 25 percent 50 percent 60 percent 4. what is the purpose of checking nitrogen balance? it can indicate adequate or inadequate protein consumption it is useful in diagnosing frailty and sarcopenia it can measure impaired inflammatory response it indicates whether the person has muscle depletion

Explanation:

1. Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, and clearing the throat frequently can be a sign as the person tries to dislodge food or deal with swallowing issues. Feeling emptiness in the stomach, abdominal pain, and dumping syndrome are not related to dysphagia.
2. Since Mr. Morris can feed himself but is slow and panics when others finish before him, allowing him more time to eat will help him feel more comfortable and eat adequately. Taking his plate away would cause distress, smaller portions may not meet his needs, and forcing him to eat faster with a caregiver's help is not ideal as he can feed himself.
3. Approximately 50 percent of people with dementia experience constipation which causes bloating, nausea, and eating difficulties.
4. Nitrogen is a key component of protein. Checking nitrogen balance can tell if a person is consuming enough protein (positive nitrogen balance for adequate intake, negative for inadequate intake). It is not primarily used for diagnosing fatty and sarcopenia, measuring impaired inflammatory response, or indicating muscle depletion directly in the way described in the other options.

Answer:

1. Clearing the throat frequently
2. Encourage him to continue to eat and allow him more time
3. 50 percent
4. It can indicate adequate or inadequate protein consumption