The nurse is assessing a patient who is newly admitted to the medical unit. Which finding indicates the need for a detailed mental status assessment?
a. The patient asks for the name of the hospital.
b. The patient exhibits mood swings during the admission nursing assessment.
c. The patient reports difficulty seeing clearly.
d. The patient reports occasional bladder incontinence.
B
The patient who has mood swings is demonstrating an abnormality or an inconsistency. The nurse should perform a full mental status assessment on this patient.
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A) An urgent care center B) A pediatric practice C) A mobile outreach immunization program D) A dermatology practice
Which receptors within the nervous tunic allow color vision?
a. cones c. macula lutea b. fovea d. rods
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A. "Insulin activity is dramatically reduced under the influence of alcohol and drinking even one glass of wine will increase your insulin requirements." B. "Diabetics have decreased kidney function and should avoid ingesting alcohol in all forms at all times." C. "You shouldn't drink any alcohol because it is likely to increase your sense of hunger and make you overeat." D. "One glass of wine can be ingested with a meal and is counted as two fat ex-changes."
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.