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lracut11 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient with an immune deficiency disorder has been admitted to the medical unit due to a current infection and weight loss of 12 of his body weight. Which nutritional intervention is most appropriate for this patient?

a. Fat
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin B12
d. Protein

Question 2

The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient who was just transferred from the PACU following abdominal surgery. Which action(s) correctly demonstrate(s) knowledge of a neurological assessment? (Select all that apply.)

a. Asking the patient to spell his name.
b. Asking the patient to identify where he is.
c. Noting if the patient can identify the sen-sation of touch.
d. Asking the patient to move his arms and legs.
e. Assessing the patient's pupils for response to light.

Li Jun · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Foods high in protein will not only help with increasing weight but will aid in synthesizing needed antibodies for this condition. Fats, vitamin C, and vitamin B12 will not address either the need for weight gain or antibody synthesis.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, E
The level of consciousness, orientation, sensory status, motor skills, and pupillary responses are all integral components of the neurological assessment. Asking the patient to spell his name is not an assessment of neurological status, particularly immediately following surgery.