During a physical examination, the nurse notes that the patient's skin is dry and flaking, with patches of eczema, and suspects a nutritional deficiency. What additional data should the nurse expect to find to confirm the suspicion?
a. Hair loss and hair that is easily removed from the scalp
b. Inflammation of the tongue and fissured tongue
c. Inflammation of peripheral nerves, and numbness and tingling in extremities
d. Fissures and inflammation of the mouth
ANS: A
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A) Self-esteem improvement B) Risk-taking behaviors C) Control of disease D) Behavioral issues
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The nurse is creating a plan of care for an obese patient who is suffering from fatigue related to ineffective breathing. Which intervention best addresses a short-term goal the patient could achieve?
a. Sleeping on two to three pillows at night b. Limiting the diet to 1500 calories a day c. Running 30 minutes every morning d. Stopping smoking immediately
Planning
What will be an ideal response?