A client has developed the female athlete triad. Which health problem is this client most at risk of developing when aging?
a. Skin problems
b. Difficulty breathing
c. Physical mobility issues
d. Changes with tissue perfusion
c. Physical mobility issues
This client is most at risk for developing osteoporosis due to poor bone mineral density based upon inadequate food intake and intense exercise. The client is least likely to develop problems with skin, breathing, or tissue perfusion.
Nursing Process: Assessment
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Based on this data, which condition is the client at an increased risk for developing? A) Metabolic acidosis B) Hypercalcemia C) Increased serum creatinine levels D) Hyperkalemia
The Snellen eye chart is a simple screening tool for determining __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why should you post a "no smoking" sign on the door of a room where a client is receiving oxygen therapy?
A. Cigarette smoke would further compromise or irritate the respiratory status of a client receiving oxygen therapy. B. Clients with respiratory problems are too dyspneic to move quickly in an emer-gency situation such as a fire. C. Oxygen is a combustible gas and may explode in the presence of an open flame. D. Combustion is enhanced by the presence of oxygen.
A client has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client lives alone and has not had a bath or been dressed for more than a week. The client's family wants him or her to live with them. A priority nursing diagnosis for this client is:
A) Altered Role Performance related to symptoms of schizophrenia. B) Social Isolation related to auditory hallucinations. C) Altered Family Processes related to psychosis. D) Bathing/Hygiene Self-Care Deficit related to symptoms of schizophrenia.