Fungal infections are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
mycoses
Mycoses are infections caused by fungi.
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For a client admitted with a history of chronic arterial insufficiency, the nurse would anticipate that physical assessment will reveal
a. rubor with elevation of feet. b. pallor when feet are dependent. c. diminished pedal pulses. d. warm, edematous skin.
The client reports following the "food pyramid" to guide nutritional intake. How should the nurse evaluate this information?
A) Since this food pyramid is produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the client is likely consuming necessary levels of all essential nutrients. B) Following the appropriate food pyramid is helpful, but there are additional factors to consider in a balanced diet. C) The food pyramid is most useful when applied to the nutritional intake of children. D) The food pyramid is not very useful, because it does not take fluid intake and combination foods into consideration.
The male client has an ascending colostomy from abdominal trauma four days ago and the nurse observes that the client closes his eyes during stoma care. Which does the nurse use to determine the next nursing intervention?
1. Client needs assistance to perform this procedure. 2. Client adjusts to a changed body image gradually. 3. Client needs to learn self-care shortly after surgery. 4. Client describes proper stoma care within one week.