68-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been referred to home health nursing services for medication instruction and respiratory assessment.During the nurse’s first visit, the following information is obtained during history taking: overweight for height by about 30 pounds, weight loss of 10 pounds over the past 2 months, complaints of shortness of breath while eating, and unable to get to the grocery store (relies on a neighbor for assistance). How would this information relate to the development of a nursing care plan?2. An 80-year-old woman who is 5 foot, 4 inches tall, weighs152 pounds, and is in generally good health records the following 24-hour intake:Breakfast: 1 glass orange juice, 2 slices whole wheat toast, 1tablespoon butterLunch: (1)/(2) cup cottage cheese, 1 bag cheese curls, (1)/(2) peanut butter and jelly sandwich, 1 cup teaDinner: 1 cup wheat flakes cereal, (1)/(2) cup skim milkSnack: 1 candy bar, 1 cup ice creamAnalyze this patient’s diet. What conclusions, if any, can be made about her dietary status based on this 24-hour recall?3. A 72-year-old man is a practicing vegetarian. He does not eat fish, but he does eat eggs. His physician has recommended that he ingest more protein. What recommendations can the nurse offer?
[Answered]: 68-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
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