The nurse is assessing a patient who uses chewing tobacco. Which data would be most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. The patient denies shortness of breath.
B. The patient has no leukoplakia.
C. The patient has no signs of candidiasis.
D. The patient has no glossitis.
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
It is most important that the nurse include which activity for the young adult client with Down syndrome?
a. Encouraging more fruit and leafy green vegetables in the diet b. Teaching him how to perform testicular self-examination c. Assessing the skin for unusual bruises and petechiae d. Testing the client's stool for occult blood
The student learns that which mechanism causes organ injury in primary multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?
a. Impaired immune response b. Impaired glucose use c. Impaired perfusion d. Impaired ventilation
Forcing the patient to do something against her wishes is
A. neglect. B. coercion. C. negligence. D. libel.