Halitosis can be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Tonsilitis d. Allergic rhinitis
b. Vaginal infection e. Tooth decay
c. Pneumonia f. Poor oral hygiene
A, C, D, E, F
Halitosis can be caused by poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, and allergic rhinitis. Infections such as tonsilitis, pneumonia, and rhinosinusitis also cause halitosis. Vaginal infections may cause body odor, but not breath odor.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is validating what was observed before documenting in the progress note. Validation is used as a mechanism to ensure which of the following?
1. The client's affect is appropriate to the situation 2. The client's perception of the response is communicated 3. The client's request is clarified 4. The client's need for further intervention is understood
A patient with a recent history of joint stiffness and decreased mobility has received a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. When performing health education with this patient, what subject should the nurse prioritize?
A) The typical prognosis for patients who have osteoarthritis B) Strategies that the patient can use to maintain her level of function C) The role of lifestyle in the development of osteoarthritis D) Strategies for researching her chronic illness and evaluating treatments
The nurse, teaching a client about safety when using topical scabicide medications, determines instruction has been effective when the client states:
1. "I need to sign a consent for this medication." 2. "I should cover the area with a clean cloth." 3. "I must avoid putting this lotion around my eyes." 4. "I will need help in showering to remove the lotion."
What is the main idea of the subsection titled “Why Informatics Is Needed in Healthcare: An Example”?
A. An interoperable healthcare system that provides clear, concise patient data and information among institutions is lacking in many facilities, and its presence would greatly facilitate things such as patient transfers. B. The quality of discharge communication during transfers of geriatric patients from hospital to nursing home is generally high. C. Skilled nursing facilities aren’t trained enough to identify the information they need to facilitate a high-quality transition of a patient into their facility. D. Healthcare informaticians alone are responsible for building interoperable systems that will facilitate communication between and among healthcare facilities.