What are your objective findings regarding his nutritional assessment?
What will be an ideal response?
Objective findings are low total protein (5.2 g/dL) and albumin (2.1 g/dL), poor muscle tone,
cachectic appearance, beefy red tongue with fissures, atrophied or swollen gums, dry scaly skin, and
possibility of skin ulcers; less than appropriate weight for height will also hint toward malnutrition.
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1. It conveys acknowledgment of the patient's feelings. 2. It helps to reduce the patient's anxiety level. 3. It encourages the patient to continue talking. 4. It allows the nurse time to observe the patient's nonverbal cues.
Parenteral nutrition solutions generally are not used for longer than ____________________ hours due to the risk of bacterial growth
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When a father sees his baby for the first time, he is very concerned because the baby's head appears elongated. The nurse's best reply would be that the elongation is due to a(n):
a. Collection of blood under the bones b. Collection of fluid in the tissues c. Overlapping of bones during birth d. Birth defect
The client needs to use crutches at home, and will have to manage going up and down a short flight of stairs. The nurse evaluates the use of an appropriate technique if the client:
1. Uses a banister or wall for support when descending 2. Uses one crutch for support while going up and down 3. Advances the crutches first to ascend the stairs 4. Advances the affected leg after moving the crutches to descend the stairs