The nurse is developing the postoperative plan of care for a patient recovering from surgery for oral cancer. Which potential problem should the nurse identify as the priority for this patient?
A. Body image change
B. Communication
C. Airway maintenance
D. Insufficient oral intake
Answer: C
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A. As functional cells die during the aging process, less water is needed. B. The muscle mass of older adults is smaller than the muscle mass of younger adults. C. Older adults have a smaller extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid ratio than younger adults. D. The plasma volume of older adults is decreased to reduce the risk for excess fluid volume and heart failure.
Deming identified 14 key principles that he suggests have relevance for people interested in pursuing excellence. He has directed these principles specifically to:
A. Health-care workers who are committed to patient-focused care B. Teachers who want to facilitate student learning C. Students interested in engaging in an in-ternship to assist them in obtaining a job after graduation D. People who are interested in transforming their business's effectiveness
Select the correct statement about the oxytocin-driven breast-feeding process.
A. Release of oxytocin stimulates the sensory nerve endings in the breast nipple; it then causes the breast milk stored in the ducts to be ejected. B. Oxytocin is released and travels directly to the mammary glands, where it forces the ejection of the stored milk. C. Signals of stimulation of the sensory nerve endings in the breast nipple travel to the posterior pituitary; this causes oxytocin to be released and travel in the blood to the mammary glands. D. None of these are correct.
A woman who is 4 feet 11 inches tall is told by her provider to lose weight so that she is closer to her desired body weight. She asks the nurse, "How can I find out what my desired body weight should be?"
The nurse responds, "Let me show you how to calculate it. Your desired body weight (DBW) should be _____ lb." What will be an ideal response?