sentinal city week 6

Week 6 – Nutritional Assessment of the Older Adult

Health and Wellness Assignment: Nutrition & The Older Adult Living in the Urban Environment

Overview

The older elderly (age 80+) may be at a higher risk for changes in nutritional status due to physiologic changes including but not limited to poor oral health, dementia, and/or a repetitive or limited dietary intake due to lack of interest or inability to prepare variety in their meals. Nutrition is particularly a concern for older adults who live alone without a nearby support system. Persons at risk for changes in nutritional status require a detailed assessment to identify the extent of their risk for problems associated with changes in nutritional status. Learners will conduct a nutritional assessment of an older adult, make recommendations, and identify appropriate resources.

Product Information

Sentinel City®

Population

Geriatric

Learner Level

Undergraduate (with or without enhancements)

Estimated Time to Complete

3 to 5 hours

Learning Objectives

Objectives	NCLEX	QSEN	AACN	NLN	QCCC
Recognize nutritional status in the older adult	HPP	PCC, EBP	Domain 1, 2	HF, NJ	Domain 1, 6
Discuss the effects of aging on nutrition	HPP	PCC, EBP	Domain 1, 2, 3	HF, NJ	Domain 1, 6
Assess the nutritional needs of an older adult	HPP, SECE, PSYL, PHYL	PCC, EBP	Domain 1, 2, 3	HF, NJ	Domain 1, 6
Describe illnesses and other health problems that can result from changes in nutritional status	HPP, SECE, PSYL, PHYL	PCC, EBP	Domain 1, 2, 3	HF, NJ	Domain 1, 6
Appraise the determinants of health that can contribute to changes in nutritional status among the older adult population	HPP, SECE, PSYL, PHYL	PCC, EBP	Domain 1, 2, 3	HF, NJ, SI	Domain 1,5, 6
Analyze nutritional status and make appropriate referrals to community resources	HPP, SECE, PSYL, PHYL	PCC, TC, EBP	Domain 1, 2, 3, 6	HF, NJ	Domain 1, 3, 5, 6

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Pre-Brief

Review course textbook and/or assigned readings

Review the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nutrition by Age: Older Individuals ( https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/nutrition-age/older-individuals )

Review the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Social Determinants of Health ( https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/ )

Nursing Judgement Questions: Short answers 1 or 2 sentences.

How does age affect nutritional needs?

How do cultural, ethnic, and/or religious factors impact a persons’ nutritional status?

Assignment Instructions

Enter Sentinel City® and review the following citizen information:

Sentinel City® – Nightingale Square

Anna Jordan – 68 years old

Sentinel City® – Lake View Suburb

Larry Bass – 89 years old

Search for nutritional data (restaurants, schools, community centers, community gardens, etc.) within the neighborhood of your chosen or assigned citizen.

Complete a nutritional assessment for the chosen or assigned citizen.

Nutritional Assessment

Name:	Age:	Gender:
Race/Ethnicity:	Languages:	Cultural/Religious Practices:
Prescription Medications:	OTC Medications:	Current Medical Problems:
Allergies:	Pertinent Family Medical History:	Homeopathic or Alternative Medicine:
Height:	Weight:	BMI:

Describe daily eating habits.

List food sources in neighborhood (e.g., grocery, restaurant).

List types of community resources for nutrition.

List determinants of health that can contribute to nutritional status.

References