Over the past month, a resident's clothes have become loose, family say she looks thinner, and meal intake has fallen. What should the assistant report?

• A.Only compliments about her new thinner appearance
• B.That weight loss is always healthy for older adults
• C.The possible weight loss, loose clothes, and reduced intake together
• D.Nothing, because only doctors may notice weight change

Why

Unplanned weight loss suggested by loose clothing and falling intake is a significant change to report. The nurse can arrange accurate weighing and assessment of the cause.

Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Observing and Reporting Changes · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-075).

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