Which observation made by the nurse suggests that a patient is ...

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

Which observation made by the nurse suggests that a patient is having difficulty swallowing?
 
  1. Drooling
  2. Cheilosis
  3. Long furrowed tongue
  4. Unintentional weight loss

Question 2

The nurse places a patient in a treatment room of the emergency department for treatment of abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The patient is a female of the Islamic culture.
 
  The husband of the patient speaks for the woman and asks that only a female doctor examines his wife for the pelvic exam. To provide culturally appropriate care for this client, the nurse would explain that
  A) the male and female doctors both respect the client's privacy.
  B) the client will be covered with a sheet so it will not matter whether the examiner is male or female.
  C) the request is unreasonable and cannot be honored.
  D) a female doctor is present so their request can be accommodated.

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Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: Drooling suggests difficulty swallowing because the patient is unable to swallow the saliva produced in the mouth.

Answer to Question 2

D

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

Great answer, keep it coming

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