Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the client in order to collect data concerning the Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern, according to Gordon's Functional Health Patterns?
A. "Have you noticed a change in the amount of urine passed?"
B. "Have you experienced any recent changes in weight?"
C. "What is your usual bowel elimination pattern?"
D. "When was your last rectal examination?"
B
Data about changes in weight, food intake, and difficulties chewing or swallowing are reflective of the Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern. All other choices reflect questions posed to collect data concerning the Elimination Pattern.
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________ tsp. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word