A client weighs 106 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall. Her ideal body weight is 120 pounds. After determining the client's percentage of ideal body weight, which of the following would the nurse conclude?
A) Client is mildly malnourished
B) Client is experiencing moderate malnutrition
C) Severe malnutrition is present
D) The client's body weight is within 10% of ideal body weight
A
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A) An infant's rate is 90 bpm. B) A toddler's rate is 150 bpm. C) A preschooler's rate is 130 bpm. D) A school-age child's rate is 50 bpm.
A client has been diagnosed with early esophageal cancer. The nurse plans care by implementing measures designed to address which priority concern?
a. Nutritional support b. Pulmonary toileting c. Fluid and electrolyte balance d. Educational needs
During a mock training session, student nurses are taught the acronym "PASS" to be followed during a fire. What does "A" stand for?
A) Activate the pin on the fire extinguisher. B) Aim at the base of the fire, near the edge. C) Call for assistance with the fire extinguisher. D) Aim and squeeze the handles together.
endogenous obesity (cushing syndrome)
What will be an ideal response?