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Marty

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On the admission assessment of an 80-year-old to a long-term care facility, the nurse notes that the resident's toenails are dark, thick, and brittle, extremely misshapen, and growing at an angle from the toe. The nurse recognizes these as signs of:
 
  a. fungal infection of the nails.
  b. ram's horn nails.
  c. ingrown nails.
  d. expected age-related changes in the nails.

Question 2

When the patient complains of dry mouth, the nurse should inquire about and assess for:
 
  a. difficulty in chewing and swallowing.
  b. mouth ulcerations.
  c. adequate intake of vitamin B.
  d. inflammation of the tongue.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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