The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for malnutrition after what was assessed? (Select all that apply.)
A) Difficulty ambulating
B) Ill-fitting dentures
C) Lives at home with family
D) Receives monthly pension
E) Age 83 years
A, B, E
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The patient is to receive 5 mL of a drug, which is the equivalent of __________ teaspoons
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which statement by a client indicates that a nurse's teaching about obesity has been effective?
A) "Obesity is an increase in weight." B) "Obesity is excessive accumulation of fat." C) "Obesity in an excessive intake of calories." D) "Obesity is an accumulation of triglycerides."
The nurse is having difficulty determining with accuracy the extent of the deficits of a patient with an acute spinal cord injury. The reason for the inability to determine the extent of deficits is because of
1. influx of sodium ions. 2. associated hypotension. 3. concurrent hypovolemia. 4. spinal cord edema.
The thinking patterns of a 4-year-old will typically demonstrate
A) Categorization B) Abstract thought C) Conservatism D) Egocentrism