A nurse is assessing an individual with chromium toxicity. Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess?
1. Nausea and vomiting
2. Metallic taste sensation
3. Weight gain
4. Craving for sugar and sweet foods
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A change of aging related to the circulatory system includes decreased blood vessel elasticity. For what should the nurse assess?
a. Confusion b. Tachycardia c. Hypertension d. Retained secretions
The nurse is designing a home care plan for a child with a congenital disease and is assessing the family values regarding home care. The nurse will use as her best source:
1. current literature on congenital deformity. 2. general knowledge of the culture. 3. the family itself. 4. written survey.
The nurse educates the older client that the greatest risk related to poor foot care results is:
a. bone fracturing falls. b. increased risk for infections. c. loss of independent mobility. d. chronic pain.
Upon palpation of the patient's rib cage, the nurse notes a crackling sensation like crumpling cellophane. This indicates:
A) Fluid leaking into the surrounding tissue. B) Air leaking into the surrounding tissue. C) Infection of the lung. D) Cancer in the lung.