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mrsjacobs44

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A nurse assesses a client admitted to the subacute care unit. The client is weak and underweight. Which of the following laboratory abnormalities would be related to undernutrition in this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Low albumin
  B) High hematocrit hemoglobin ratio
  C) Low serum iron and ferritin levels
  D) Decreased platelet count
  E) Elevated sedimentation rate

Question 2

A nurse assesses older adults in their own home. Which of the following questions are appropriate to include in this assessment of the bathroom? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Can the person enter and exit the tub safely?
  B) Does the color of the toilet seat contrast with surrounding colors?
  C) Does the tub have skid-proof strips or a rubber mat in the bottom?
  D) Is the height of the toilet seat appropriate?
  E) Is there a lock for the bathroom door?


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duy1981999

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C
Serum iron, iron-binding capacity, ferritin, and albumin indicate undernutrition. The other laboratory values do not.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D
Can the person enter and exit the tub safely? Does the color of the toilet seat contrast with surrounding colors? Does the tub have skid-proof strips or a rubber mat in the bottom? and Is the height of the toilet seat appropriate? are all appropriate questions to ask when assessing the safety; the door lock is not helpful.


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