The nurse is taking a client's history on admission to a rehabilitation facility. Factors that could cause skin integrity to be impaired in the 45-year-old post-surgical client include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Genetics.
2. Use of antibiotics.
3. Poor nutrition.
4. Intact skin.
5. Restricted mobility.
1,3,5
Rationale: Sensitivity to light or allergens, a characteristic that can affect integrity, is governed largely by genetics.
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a. an enlargement of the scrotum. c. a bulge in the inguinal area. b. one testis that is not palpable. d. an epididymal enlargement.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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1. Complete blood count and C-reactive protein levels 2. Lipid levels and liver function tests 3. Serum potassium and magnesium levels 4. Urine protein and potassium levels