Practice Question
During the quarterly evaluations clients in an assisted living community, the nurse assesses for findings of failure to thrive in the older population. Which findings should the nurse document and report as manifestations related to failure thrive? (Select all that apply.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Increased weakness.
Rationale:
🔷 Failure to thrive (FTT) in older adults is characterized by weight loss, physical weakness, and inactivity.
🔷 Unintentional weight loss reflects insufficient caloric intake or malabsorption.
🔷 Increased weakness signals muscle wasting and nutritional deficiency.
🔷 Excessive sleep indicates fatigue and low metabolic energy.
🔷 Early detection allows interventions to improve nutrition, hydration, and activity.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 5