A nurse is assessing a patient with Simmonds cachexia. What symptom should the nurse anticipate the patient will exhibit?
a. High body temperature
b. Ruddy complexion
c. Silky body hair
d. Muscle wasting
D
Simmonds cachexia is a panhypopituitarism condition in which muscle wasting, small organs, very pale complexion, virtually no body hair, and subnormal body temperature are symptoms.
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a. Behavior exhibited and the context b. Response of society to the behavior c. Ability of the patient to conform d. Patient's history and previous behavior
The nurse anticipates that the patient with venous insufficiency will need an intervention for: (Select all that apply.)
a. assessment for phlebitis. b. elevating feet to reduce edema. c. NSAIDs for pain control. d. strategies to decrease itching. e. approach to regular exercise.
A nurse identifies that a smoker is in the action stage of behavioral change related to smoking cessation when the smoker is doing which of the following?
1. entertaining thoughts about quitting 2. actively trying to abstain from smoking for 2 weeks 3. experiencing continued smoking abstinence 8 months after quitting 4. being ready and open to advice about smoking cessation
Which of the following statements would be most appropriate to empower victims of violence to take action?
A) "Give your partner more time to come around." B) "Remember—children do best in two-parent families." C) "Change your behavior so as not to trigger the violence." D) "You are a good person and you deserve better than this."