Author Question: The nurse notes that the patient's skin is scaly during a nutritional head-to-toe assessment. Which ... (Read 26 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse notes that the patient's skin is scaly during a nutritional head-to-toe assessment. Which is the most likely reason for this occurrence?

1) Vitamin C deficiency
2) Protein deficiency
3) Zinc deficiency
4) Thiamin deficiency

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient for dehydration. Which is the best early indicator of dehydration?

1) Confusion
2) Thirst
3) Dry, hacking cough
4) Dry mucous membranes