The ____________________ is the fatty apron of abdominal skin seen in obese patients.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
panniculus
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a. Increased dairy food intake b. Daily use of antacid c. Increased caffeine intake d. Walking 1 mile daily
Which of the following complaints would indicate a possible fecal impaction in an older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cramping b. Rectal pain c. Abdominal distention d. Anorexia e. Passing large amounts of liquid stool
An older adult is planning to move to an assisted living facility. What advice does the nurse provide to the adult children?
a. "Let your father choose what items to take with him." b. "Warn your dad there will be little room for personal things." c. "It is best to pick your dad up one day and move him in." d. "Be aware your dad may suffer from de-pression or confusion."
After giving an infant a bath, you need to report which of the following?
a. Bruising b. A drying umbilical cord c. Pink skin areas d. Areas of intact skin