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Clinical Case Study Older Adults
Clinical Case Study Older Adults
Nutrition Diagnostic Statement Unintentional weight loss related to food intake of less than 50%
of meals with limited physical activity as evidenced by weight loss of 17 lb.
1. Comment on the appropriateness of and use for each medication. Would you suggest any
changes or additional medications?
2. What strategies could you use to help improve this resident’s food and fluid intake?
3. What suggestions are appropriate to promote fracture healing and increase bone density?
4. Do you suspect that this client is constipated? What would you recommend in terms of food
choices to deal with this?