A 70-year-old patient has lost 25 pounds since being diagnosed with hepatitis A. To best manage the patient's anorexia, what does the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)
a. A protein powder supplement added to liquids
b. Several meals eaten during the day
c. Megavitamins that include iron and folic acid
d. A dietary assessment to identify favorite foods
e. A high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet
Question 2
When assessing the older adult patient's skin for indications of melanoma, the nurse should inspect for a(n)
a. thick, adherent scale with a soft center.
b. small, inflamed lesion that bleeds easily.
c. irregularly shaped multicolored mole.
d. small, purple, hard nodule beneath the skin surface.
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
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(A) PET scan of a healthy patient. (B) PET scan of a patient with schizophrenia. This patient will ...
After multiple injections of a local anesthetic, the patient developed herpetic lesions.
Sign and symptoms of a patient with heart failure
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