Question

1. which of the following is the most accurate method for obtaining information about dietary intake?

24 - hour recall
direct observation
food frequency questionnaire
3 - day food diary

1. mr. flannagan has been recently diagnosed with early alzheimers. which signs or symptoms do you expect him to have as the disease worsens?

renewed interest in reading, writing, and puzzles
consistent weight gain over the next few years
difficulty learning new things, organizing, and logical thinking
remembering how to make appointments with the health provider

1. older adults with alzheimers often experience which of the following dietary challenges?

eating too much in one seating
trouble recognizing food on their plate
talking too much
drinking too much in one seating

1. which nutritional screening tool is the most commonly used to screen institutionalized geriatric patients?

Explanation:

1. Direct observation allows for the most accurate recording of actual dietary intake as it is happening, without relying on memory or self - reporting which can be inaccurate.
2. As Alzheimer's disease worsens, cognitive functions decline, leading to difficulties in learning new things, organizing, and logical thinking. Memory loss and cognitive impairment are hallmarks of the disease.
3. Alzheimer's can cause visual - perceptual and cognitive problems, resulting in trouble recognizing food on their plate.

Answer:

1. B. Direct observation
2. C. Difficulty learning new things, organizing, and logical thinking
3. B. Trouble recognizing food on their plate