The 26-year-old patient with a malignant neoplasm has experienced a 10-pound weight loss in 3 weeks. The nurse takes into consideration that the rapid weight loss is most likely related to:
a. disinterest in eating food in general.
b. a fitness and weight-training exercise program.
c. the malignancy's high nutritional demand.
d. a self-imposed rigid diet regimen.
C
Rapid cell growth of the malignancy robs nutrients from normal cells and results in weight loss.
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A 50-year-old woman with elevated total cholesterol and triglyceride levels is visiting the clinic to find out about her laboratory results. What would be important for the nurse to include in patient teaching in relation to these tests?
a. The risks of undernutrition should be included. b. Offer methods to reduce the stress in her life. c. Provide information regarding a diet low in saturated fat. d. This condition is hereditary; she can do nothing to change the levels.
During the physical assessment of a client, the nurse observes flat, round, colored, nonpalpable areas on the face. How should the nurse document this finding?
A) Papules B) Macules C) Pustules D) Nodules
The nurse and physician are viewing a brain scan, which indicates bleeding at the point of impact to the skull and edema on the opposite side. The client is sleeping but can be aroused. The client has no memory of accident
The nurse provides all details to the next shift and is most accurate to report which type of injury? A) Coup injury B) Contusion C) Head injury D) Contrecoup injury
Which technique is used during both the history taking and the physical examination process?
a. Auscultation b. Inspection c. Palpation d. Percussion