NURS 6540 Week 7 Quiz Questions and Answers (Graded A) CORRECT ANSWERS ARE BOLDED Question 1 Which of the following nutritional parameters is an indicator for functional decline among older adults? Which two laboratory test results provide evidence of malnutrition in hospitalized older adults? Strict adherence to therapeutic diets in hospitalized frail older adults is Question 4 In what way does functional disability contribute to malnutrition? a.Fasting blood glucose of 100 mgb.A body mass index greater than or equal to 35c.Total serum cholesterol of 175 mgd.A planned weight loss of 1 pound per week as a result of healthy dietary changesa.Low albumin and cholesterolb.Elevated hemoglobin and hematocritc.Low sodium and potassiumd.Elevated liver enzymes and CRPa.Essential to control disease states until the end of lifeb.Essential to conform to nursing home regulationsc.Not essential if the patient is at risk for malnutrition or diet results in poor quality of lifed.Not essential because old people don't eat that much anywaya.The functionally disabled stomach does not absorb nutrients adequately from the foodFor patients in whom protein energy supplements are indicated, when should these supplements be provided? Question 6 Which of the following is the first step in managing chronic constipation? Question 7 The average older adult