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skymedlock

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The nurse observes the skin of an older patient and then asks the patient questions about his nutritional status. How did inspection of the patient's skin guide the nurse to complete a nutritional assessment?
 
  A) Purpura may indicate hyperglycemia
  B) Fungus infections may indicate zinc deficiency
  C) Poor skin turgor may be an indicator of overhydration
  D) Persistent goose bumps may indicate a vitamin deficiency

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A nurse notes that an 80-year-old nursing home resident has a dry cough, rapid respirations, and a slightly elevated temperature of 99.1F. After a comprehensive assessment, a diagnosis of pneumonia is made.
 
  The patient also appears confused and agitated, which is probably a result of which of the following phenomena? A) Reaction to the fever
  B) Decreased oxygen to the brain
  C) Adverse reaction to medication
  D) Lowered resistance to infection


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Persistent goose bumps can be indicative of a deficiency in B vitamins. Purpura does not indicate hyperglycemia. Fungus infections do not indicate a zinc deficiency. Poor skin turgor may be an indication of dehydration and not overhydration.

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Cerebral hypoxia can occur as a result of the effect of the pneumonia added to the age-related changes of the respiratory system.


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