The nurse is instructing a client on conducting an oral ...

[asd123]

The nurse is instructing a client on conducting an oral self-assessment. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's instructions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Check the face for symmetry.
  2. Check skin on the face for changes.
  3. Check the neck for swellings or lumps.
  4. Check inside of cheeks for tenderness.
  5. Check the tongue for changes.
  6. Check urine for change in color.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with a pathological fracture. For which of the following disease processes should the nurse assess the client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Cushing's syndrome
  2. Osteomalacia
  3. Paget's disease
  4. Heart failure
  5. Diabetes mellitus
  6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

[Edwyer]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
When instructing a client on an oral self-assessment, the nurse should include having the client check the face for symmetry; the skin on the face for changes; the neck for swellings or lumps; the inside of the cheeks for tenderness; and the tongue for changes. The urine is not checked when doing an oral self-assessment.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Causes of pathological fractures include Cushing's syndrome, osteomalacia, and Paget's disease. Pathological fractures are not associated with heart failure, diabetes mellitus, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.