The nurse is assessing the skin status of a client. Which of the following will be included in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
1. Personal perception of the skin problem
2. Nutritional pattern
3. Elimination pattern
4. Self-concept
5. Self-image
6. Employment status
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The assessment of the skin should include personal perception of the skin problem, nutritional pattern, elimination pattern, self-concept, and self-image. Employment status is not a part of this assessment.
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1. Risk for deficient fluid volume. 2. Risk for injury, secondary to hypertension. 3. Acute pain. 4. Imbalanced nutrition.
An older adult patient is able to maintain his or her self-confidence and a feeling of independence by demonstrating which of the following?
A. helping him or her with eye drops B. being respectful of his or her customs and beliefs C. taking an active role in his or her own care D. stating his or her own name when asked
An opacity that appears within the crystalline lens and may affect one or both eyes is a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).