A young client has a smooth, bright red tongue, sores on the lips and in the corners of the mouth, and pallor. Which dietary deficiency should the nurse expect to discover during the nutritional assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Iron
b. Niacin
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin D
e. Riboflavin
a. Iron , b. Niacin and e. Riboflavin
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The nurse has calculated the BMI (body mass index) of an adult client who weighs 169 pounds and is 6 feet in height, and has obtained a result of 23. Which interpretation of this data by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Mild malnutrition. 2. Normal. 3. Overweight. 4. Obese class 1.
Which therapy was originally used on epilepsy clients to control seizures and was noted to have an antidepressant effect on clients with depression?
a. hemispherectomy c. temporal resection b. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) d. vagus nerve stimula-tion
The patient receives enalapril (Vasotec) as treatment for heart failure. What is the best nursing assessment following the initial administration of this drug?
1. Assess the patient for ototoxicity. 2. Assess the patient's blood pressure. 3. Assess the patient for an irregular pulse. 4. Assess the patient for a serious rash.
Which guideline is most important for the nurse to keep in mind when planning to teach an exercise class to a group of older adults?
A) Allow ample time for psychomotor skills. B) Keep the session at 2 to 3 hours. C) Allow for long-term memory loss. D) Provide information in a structured format.