A patient who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 144 lbs. asks the nurse if this is obesity. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "You are a normal weight for your height."
B. "You are slightly overweight."
C. "Yes, you are slightly obese for your height."
D. "You are moderately obese."
Answer: A
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a. Toasted English muffin with butter and blueberry jam, and tea with sugar b. Two scrambled eggs, a slice of white toast, and a half cup of strawberries c. Sausage, one slice of whole wheat toast, half cup of raisins, and a glass of milk d. Bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar, a half cup of sliced peaches, and coffee
After the health history has been obtained and before beginning the physical examination, the nurse should first ask the patient to:
a. Empty the bladder. b. Completely disrobe. c. Lie on the examination table. d. Walk around the room.
Which statement made by a client's spouse indicates the need for more teaching about prevention of a pulmonary embolism at home after major abdominal surgery?
A. "While he is awake, I will make sure he gets up and walks for at least 5 minutes every 2 hours." B. "He is prone to constipation, so I will increase the amount of fiber in his meals every day." C. "I will massage his feet and legs twice a day to help blood return." D. "I will check his breathing rate and level twice a day."
Which statement is true regarding the patient who has given consent for a surgical procedure?
a. Information necessary to understand the nature of and reason for the surgery has been provided b. The length of stay in the hospital has been preapproved by the managed care provider c. Information about the surgeons experience has been provided d. The nurse has provided detailed information about the surgical procedure