NCLEX-PN
Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The elderly male client is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of senile dementia. The client is 74 inches tall and weighs 54.5 kg. The client lives with his son and daughter-in-law, both of whom work outside the house. Which referral is most important for the nurse to implement?
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Rationale: Low weight (54.5 kg for 74 inches, BMI ~16.5) and dementia suggest potential neglect, warranting Adult Protective Services referral. Social work, ombudsman, and dietitian are secondary.
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