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big1devin

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is assessing the skin status of a client. Which of the following will be included in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Personal perception of the skin problem
  2. Nutritional pattern
  3. Elimination pattern
  4. Self-concept
  5. Self-image
  6. Employment status

Question 2

A client is diagnosed as being obese. The nurse realizes that this client's body mass index (BMI) is most likely:
 
  1. between 15 and 19.
  2. between 20 and 24.
  3. between 25 and 29.
  4. greater than 30.


Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The assessment of the skin should include personal perception of the skin problem, nutritional pattern, elimination pattern, self-concept, and self-image. Employment status is not a part of this assessment.

Answer to Question 2

4
A BMI of 25 to 29 is considered overweight. A BMI greater than 30 is considered obese. A BMI less than 18.5 is considered underweight. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal weight.


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