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 to thrive? (Select all that apply.)
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Correct Answer:
Increased weakness.
Rationale:
✅ C. Increased weakness
🛏️ Increased weakness is a hallmark of failure to thrive (FTT) in older adults, often indicating progressive functional decline.
🛏️ It may result from inadequate nutrition, underlying chronic illness, or a lack of physical activity.
🛏️ This symptom increases the risk of falls, immobility, and hospitalization, making it a priority for further intervention.
✅ D. Unintentional weight loss
🛏️ Unintentional weight loss is one of the most critical diagnostic criteria for failure to thrive.
🛏️ It often signals insufficient caloric intake, malabsorption, depression, or undiagnosed disease.
🛏️ This loss can lead to muscle wasting, immune suppression, and delayed healing, especially dangerous in older adults.
✅ E. Increased amounts of sleep
🛏️ Sleeping more than usual may indicate fatigue, decreased metabolic energy, or underlying depression.
🛏️ In the context of FTT, it suggests a decline in both physical stamina and psychosocial engagement.
🛏️ This pattern often correlates with low energy reserves due to poor nutrition or chronic illness.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
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