Patients using low air loss and other pressure-relieving mattresses do not need to be repositioned regularly, as the bed prevents skin breakdown.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Based on the nurse's knowledge of neurofibromatosis, the nurse understands that a single family member has which of the following? A) A spontaneous mutation B) A germline mutation C) A nondisjunction D) A monosomy
The nurse is assessing an older adult admitted with pancreatic insufficiency. While assessing for the presence of malabsorption, the nurse recalls that malabsorption may be extraintestinal in the older adult and may include the symptoms of:
A) Shortness of breath and hypervolemia B) Fatigue and confusion C) Pruritus and muscle rigidity D) Darkening of skin pigmentation and tremors
The segment of the population who has a BMI lower than 24 have been found to be at increased risk for poor nutritional status and its resultant problems. What else is a low BMI associated with in the community-dwelling elderly?
A) High risk of diabetes B) Poor outcomes in wound healing C) Higher mortality rate D) Low risk of chronic disease
You are admitting a patient who is insulin dependent to the same-day surgical suite for carpal tunnel surgery. You know that this patient may be at risk for which metabolic disorder?
A) Adrenal insufficiency B) Thyrotoxicosis C) Impaired acid-base balance D) Hyperglycemia