When selecting nursing diagnoses for the 4-year-old child with ...

[ec501234]

When selecting nursing diagnoses for the 4-year-old child with nephrosis, the nurse places priority on risk for:
 
  a. impaired body image.
  b. skin impairment.
  c. nutritional deficit.
  d. injury.

Question 2

An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises, and the nurse suspects elder abuse. The best nursing action is to:
 
  a. cover the bruises with bandages.
  b. take photographs of the bruises.
  c. ask the patient if anyone has hit her.
  d. report the bruises to the charge nurse.

[epscape]

Answer to Question 1

B
Nephrosis is a clinical state characterized by gross edema, which makes skin care a priority.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse must be alert to signs of elder abuse and know procedures for reporting.

[ec501234]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[AmberC1996]

Great answer, keep it coming