According to Treas & Wilkinson (2014) when using the BMI calculation of: BMI=weight in kilograms + (height in meters)2, Mrs. Jenkins BMI would equal 16.8 (p.924). “The normal BMI for adults ranges from 18.5 to 24.9” (Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 924). The 16.8 BMI classifies Mrs. Jenkins as moderately underweight. Being underweight is when the patient “consumes fewer kcal than needed based on his activity, sex, height, and weight. Consuming too few kcal may result in serious undernutrition-that is insufficient intake of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals” (Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 932). With being underweight Mrs. Jenkins is at risk of developing an infection, malnutrition, anemia, vitamin deficiency, osteoporosis, and decreased immune
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One specific assessment would be to use the screening tool called the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). According to Reed Mangels (2018), this screening tool was “developed and validated specifically for adults ages 65 and older. It consists of six questions related to food intake, weight loss, mobility, recent psychological stress or acute disease, dementia or depression, and body mass index (BMI)” (p. 38). Subjective data can be obtained from the patient using this form. The …show more content…
Jenkins that “healthy eating can make a difference in her health, and can help to improve how she feels” (Older Adults, 2015). Provide Mrs. Jenkins with a list of high-calorie and high-protein food. Advise her to take “nutritious high-protein supplements between meals to increase intake of protein and kcal” (Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 934). To improve access to food or assist in meals give Mr. Jenkins the numbers for community resources like Meals on Wheels (Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 934). Recommend Mrs. Jenkins to eat small, frequent meals to boost appetite (Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 934).
As per Reed Mangels (2018) “interdisciplinary teams are indispensable in providing quality care to older adults” (p. 38). A “registered dietitian nutritionist can assess nutritional adequacy of dietary choices” for Mrs. Jenkins weight loss (Reed Mangels, 2018, p. 38). A dietitian can also find “strategies to increase the nutritional content of the foods” Mrs Jenkins eats Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 934). Collaborating with a dentist or dental hygienist can assess Mrs. Jenkins oral health and provide care as needed (Reed Mangels, 2018, p. 38).
One specific assessment would be to use the screening tool called the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). According to Reed Mangels (2018), this screening tool was “developed and validated specifically for adults ages 65 and older. It consists of six questions related to food intake, weight loss, mobility, recent psychological stress or acute disease, dementia or depression, and body mass index (BMI)” (p. 38). Subjective data can be obtained from the patient using this form. The …show more content…
Jenkins that “healthy eating can make a difference in her health, and can help to improve how she feels” (Older Adults, 2015). Provide Mrs. Jenkins with a list of high-calorie and high-protein food. Advise her to take “nutritious high-protein supplements between meals to increase intake of protein and kcal” (Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 934). To improve access to food or assist in meals give Mr. Jenkins the numbers for community resources like Meals on Wheels (Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 934). Recommend Mrs. Jenkins to eat small, frequent meals to boost appetite (Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 934).
As per Reed Mangels (2018) “interdisciplinary teams are indispensable in providing quality care to older adults” (p. 38). A “registered dietitian nutritionist can assess nutritional adequacy of dietary choices” for Mrs. Jenkins weight loss (Reed Mangels, 2018, p. 38). A dietitian can also find “strategies to increase the nutritional content of the foods” Mrs Jenkins eats Treas & Wilkinson, 2014, p. 934). Collaborating with a dentist or dental hygienist can assess Mrs. Jenkins oral health and provide care as needed (Reed Mangels, 2018, p. 38).