One reason the nurse focuses on oral hygiene is to maintain a healthy state of the oral cavity. What is another reason to promote oral hygiene?
a. To improve self-esteem
b. To stimulate appetite
c. To restore tooth destruction
d. To assist with periodontitis
ANS: B
A sense of well-being can stimulate appetite.
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The nurse is concerned that an older client exhibits lethargy and headache. What other assessments does the nurse perform immediately? Select all that apply.
1. Mental status 2. Orthostatic blood pressure 3. Daily weight 4. Long tongue furrows 5. Forearm tenting of the skin
Lymphoid tissue that is typically found in the ileum portion of the small bowel is called ____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A young adult patient scheduled for an annual physical examination arrives in the clinic smelling of cigarette smoke and carrying a pack of cigarettes. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Urge the patient to quit smoking as soon as possible. b. Avoid confronting the patient about smoking at this time. c. Wait for the patient to start the discussion about quitting smoking. d. Explain that the "cold turkey" method is most effective in stopping smoking.