An older client with hyposmia has a nursing diagnosis ...

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An older client with hyposmia has a nursing diagnosis sensory/perceptual alteration: olfactory. Which topics would the nurse's plan of care include in the patient's education to prepare for discharge? Select all that apply.
 
  A) date and label all foods
  B) remove kitchen waste weekly
  C) place natural gas detectors near gas heater or stove
  D) use colognes as bath substitute
  E) establish a schedule for house cleaning

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for metabolic syndrome. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Heart rate 88 and regular
  2. Respiratory rate 18 and regular
  3. Waist circumference 40 inches
  4. Blood pressure 148/88 mm Hg
  5. Fasting capillary blood glucose 110 mg/dL

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Answer to Question 1

A, C, E

Answer to Question 2

3,4,5
Rationale: Heart rate is not used as a component to diagnose metabolic syndrome.