Malnutrition in Older Adults: Cognitive Barriers, Care Environment, and Complex Interventions
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Malnutrition in Older Adults: Cognitive Barriers, Care Environment, and Complex Interventions“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Gastrointestinal System Disorders in the Older Adult“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which strategies can occupational therapy specialists recommend to improve food intake in older adults with cognitive impairments?
- Finger foods, contrasting colored utensils, and reduced distractions
- Formal sit-down meals with multiple courses and silverware
- Increased background noise and social activity during meals
- Pureed textures only with standard white dishes and utensils
- Traditional meal times only with no snacking between meals
What should be the primary focus when setting nutritional goals for older adults with malnutrition?
- Maintaining function, preventing decline, and improving quality of life
- Achieving aggressive weight gain and rapid BMI increases overall
- Reaching ideal body weight according to standard growth charts
- Maximizing caloric intake regardless of functional outcomes achieved
- Increasing muscle size and bulk as the primary indicator
Which measurements are more predictive of outcomes in older adults compared to traditional markers like BMI?
- Grip strength, walking speed, and activities of daily living
- Body mass index and total body weight measurements alone
- Waist circumference and hip-to-waist ratio measurements only
- Skin fold thickness and body fat percentage exclusively
- Laboratory values without any physical function assessments
What is a significant concern when considering appetite stimulant medications for older adults with anorexia or cachexia?
- Higher risk of adverse drug effects than positive outcomes
- FDA approval specifically for appetite stimulation in older adults
- Guaranteed improvement in function and quality of life outcomes
- Minimal drug-drug interactions with other common medications used
- Low side effect profile with negligible risk of complications
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Dozent des Vortrages Malnutrition in Older Adults: Cognitive Barriers, Care Environment, and Complex Interventions
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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