The nurse assessing a middle-aged male client for risk factors related to chronic illness. Which finding should the nurse assess further?
A. increase in muscle tone but decreased muscle strength
B. increase in abdominal fat deposits
C. thinning hair and dry scalp
D. increase in appetite and taste-bud acuity
Ans: B. increase in abdominal fat deposits
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse's attempt to support the client's self-exploration? a. "What type of support do you feel you need?" b. "Don't be embarrassed by your former occupation." c. "On what type of schedule do you think you could realistically eat your meals without being nauseated?" d. "The people who work here are professionals and will try not to judge your past actions."
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