Gary, a 7-year-old Caucasian boy, was discovered searching a garbage

Question Answered step-by-step Gary, a 7-year-old Caucasian boy, was discovered searching a garbagecan by a police officer. The officer noticed that Gary was dirty, unkempt, and thin. His skin was pale. Gary was taken to the police station, where he was turned over to social services. Gary told social services that his mother had been sick and was taken to the hospital; he had not seen her for many months. He did not know what hospital she was in, and he had been alone all this time. He told the social worker that he had run out of food immediately after she left; he had been able to survive by searching behind restaurants and in garbage bins. Social services brought Gary to the local hospital, and upon examination, it was found that Gary had a distended abdomen, serosanguinous sores on his body, and swollen and painful lower limbs. Gary limped and found walking very tiring. Guide Questions: 1. Identify three distinguishing signs of malnutrition.  2. What would you introduce first into Gary’s diet?  3. How frequently would you offer nutrition and how large a portion?  4. What other signs of malnutrition would you expect to find?    5. What two changes can you predict will occur with the introduction of a good, nutritionally sound diet?  6. Whom can you refer to for assistance?   7. Name at least three methods that could be employed to improve Gary’s nutrition. 8. Could a food diary be helpful? Why? 9. Would a home visit be beneficial for Gary and a caregiver? How? 10. What could the physician measure at the next appointment to see if the plan is working?   Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 225 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)