The nurse is performing a generalized assessment of a 79-year-old man who has come to the clinic for his annual physical examination. The nurse notes that the patient's skin is thin and rough with abrasions
The patient tells the nurse that it seems to take "forever" for scratches to heal, "a lot longer than when I was younger." When asked if he has any other problems, the patient says that he always seems to be cold. How would the nurse note these findings in the patient's medical record?
A) The patient has abnormal thinning of skin
B) The patient's integumentary system is within normal limits
C) The patient states that wounds are taking longer to heal
D) The patient has an abnormal inability to maintain temperature
B
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a. By carefully analyzing the client's medical record and related documents b. By creating a PowerPoint slide presentation to help educate the jury c. By helping to examine all the witnesses in preparation for the court trial d. By personally doing or observing the autopsy on the deceased e. By preparing charts and tables illustrating the important legal points f. By summarizing the literature regarding the standard of care
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A) Exercise B) Cool compresses C) Elastic stockings D) Lower the extremities. E) Stand rather than sit. F) Take warm showers in the morning.
The parent of a child with iron-deficiency anemia asks what foods would be good for the child to eat. What foods should the nurse identify for the parent? (Select all that apply.)
A) Egg yolks B) Milk C) Raisins D) Peanut butter E) Cheese F) Oatmeal
For effective restorative care, there must be a smooth progression and flow between caregivers and between shifts
Indicate whether the statement is true or false