Rob, a 15-year-old, has lost 30 lb in 3 months. Rob is 6 ft tall and weighs 110 lb. He is aspiring to be a model and he tells you that he is "fat. Just look at how puffy my feet and arms still are. I have to get rid of the fat there
" The priority nursing diagnosis you choose for Rob is:
A) Body image disturbance: distorted perception
B) Knowledge deficit: nutritional requirements
C) Altered nutrition, more than body requirements
D) Potential for suicide
A
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a. 1 to 1.5 b. 2 c. 4 to 6 d. 8 or more
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98.6°C. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following are correct regarding the use of a walking rounds report for patient hand off?
a. advantage: nurse giving report as actual audience and can include all pertinent information b. advantage: patient is included in the planning and evaluation of care c. disadvantage: lack of privacy in discussing patient information d. disadvantage: easy to get side tracked or discuss non-patient-related issues e. advantage: accountability of outgoing care provider promoted f. disadvantage: time consuming