The nurse observes the skin of an older patient and then asks the patient questions about his nutritional status. How did inspection of the patient's skin guide the nurse to complete a nutritional assessment?
A) Purpura may indicate hyperglycemia
B) Fungus infections may indicate zinc deficiency
C) Poor skin turgor may be an indicator of overhydration
D) Persistent goose bumps may indicate a vitamin deficiency
Question 2
A nurse notes that an 80-year-old nursing home resident has a dry cough, rapid respirations, and a slightly elevated temperature of 99.1F. After a comprehensive assessment, a diagnosis of pneumonia is made.
The patient also appears confused and agitated, which is probably a result of which of the following phenomena? A) Reaction to the fever
B) Decreased oxygen to the brain
C) Adverse reaction to medication
D) Lowered resistance to infection
Skin color variations
The physician will begin visual inspection of the patient immediately upon entering the examination ...
Medical assistant interviewing a patient.
Common patient positions.
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