The reason the patient's height and weight are obtained on admission is
A) to order the proper diet.
B) because it is part of routine vital signs taken on all patients.
C) to obtain a baseline reading for comparison purposes.
D) so the medical record is complete.
C
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A client with a urinary tract infection is to be discharged from the health care facility
After teaching the client about measures to prevent urinary tract infections, the nurse determines that the education was successful when the client states which of the following? A) "I should take frequent bubble baths." B) "I need to void after sexual intercourse." C) "I should wipe from back to front after going to the bathroom." D) "I need to wear pants that are snug fitting."
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a. autonomy. b. egocentrism. c. self-perception. d. integrity.