You suspect that a 74-year-old male patient is dehydrated. When assessing for skin turgor, an appropriate place to check is:
A) The forearm
B) The forehead
C) The back of the hand
D) The foot
Ans: B) The forehead
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Which age-related change in musculoskeletal structure or function would alert the nurse to an increased risk of fracture?
A. Kyphotic posture B. Cartilage thinning C. Decreased bone density D. Joint deformity
During a physical examination, the nurse notes that the patient's skin is dry and flaking. What additional data would the nurse expect to find to confirm the suspicion of a nutritional deficiency?
a. Hair loss and hair that is easily removed from the scalp b. Inflammation of the tongue and fissured tongue c. Inflammation of peripheral nerves and numbness and tingling in extremities d. Fissures and inflammation of the mouth
The home health nurse gives instructions to a patient in avoiding recurrence of athlete's foot. Which information should the nurse include? (select all that apply.)
a. Wear clean cotton socks. b. Wear shoes that allow ventilation. c. Use only clean towels. d. Wash and dry feet daily. e. Apply antibacterial medication to feet.