subjective/objective data

Question 1

1. Eating patterns
2. Usual weight
3. Changes in appetite, taste, smell, chewing, swallowing
4. Recent surgery, trauma, burns, infection
5. Chronic illnesses
6. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
7. Food allergies or intolerances
8. Medications and/or nutritional supplements
9. Patient-centered care
10. Alcohol or illegal drug use
11. Exercise and activity patterns
12. Family history

Answer 1

subjective data

Question 2

general appearance (i.e., obese, cachectic [fat and muscle wasting], or edematous) can provide clues to overall nutritional status. More specific clinical signs of nutritional deficiencies can be detected through a physical examination. Because clinical signs are late manifestations of malnutrition, only in areas of rapid turnover of epithelial tissue (i.e., skin, hair, mouth, lips, and eyes) are the deficiencies readily detectable.

Answer 2

objective data