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The nurse is concerned that an older patient with renal failure is developing malnutrition. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Hematocrit level 30
  B) Hemoglobin level 7 g/dL
  C) Serum albumin level 2.5 g/100 mL
  D) Blood glucose level 110 mg/dL
  E) Weight loss of 6 over the last month

Question 2

Exercises to increase muscle tone of the pelvic floor are known as ____________ exercises.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, E
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Clinical signs of malnutrition include a weight loss of greater than 5 over the last month, a serum albumin level lower than 3.5 g/100 mL, hemoglobin level below 12 g/dL, and hematocrit level below 35. Blood glucose level is not used as a clinical indicator of malnutrition.

Answer to Question 2

Kegel

Women with weakened structures of the pelvic floor are prone to stress incontinence. For the female patient, Kegel exercises are helpful; 10 repetitions, 5 to 10 times a day, is suggested to improve muscle tone.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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