Question

1. which of the following tools does the american society for parenteral and enteral nutrition (aspen) consider to be a diagnostic criteria for malnutrition?

the debit scale
dynamometry
bioimpedance analysis
computed tomography

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

1. mr. king has alzheimers and has lived at winding meadows nursing center for 3 years. recently, his food preferences have changed. what should the staff do if he refuses the foods he used to enjoy?

set his food aside and offer to warm it up when he is ready to eat it.
ask open - ended questions to determine what he would like to eat every meal.
offer him another food choice and document the change in preferences.
ask the cook to visit mr. king and talk with him about the food.

1. which of the following is the most accurate method for obtaining information about dietary intake?

24 - hour recall
direct observation
food frequency questionnaire
3 - day food diary

Explanation:

1. Bioimpedance analysis can assess body - composition changes related to malnutrition, which is a diagnostic tool considered by ASPEN.
2. Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, and clearing the throat frequently can be a sign as the person tries to dislodge food or deal with impaired swallowing.
3. Offering another food choice and documenting the change in preferences is a practical approach for a patient with changing food preferences like Mr. King.
4. A 3 - day food diary provides a more comprehensive and accurate picture of dietary intake over a period compared to a 24 - hour recall, direct observation which may be limited in scope, and food frequency questionnaires.

Answer:

1. Bioimpedance Analysis
2. Clearing the throat frequently
3. Offer him another food choice and document the change in preferences
4. 3 - day food diary