A hospital patient or resident who experiences weight loss of greater than 5 percent in a month is at increased risk of developing
A) obesity.
B) incontinence.
C) dizziness.
D) malnutrition.
D
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Which of the following statements correctly defines the term "perinatal death rate"?
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a. Concealment with intervention b. Concealment without intervention c. No concealment with intervention d. No concealment without intervention
In the care of clients with pain and discomfort, which task is most appropriate to delegate to the UAP?
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