The nurse is preparing to assess the general appearance of the hospitalized client. Which statements by the client are expected if the client is experiencing undernutrition?
A) "It seems like I catch every bug that comes along. I can't seem to stay well."
B) "This wound that I've had for the last 3 months on my leg won't heal."
C) "I have gained five pounds over the last week and my ankles and feet are swollen."
D) "My nails are so brittle."
E) "I know my blood pressure has been up because I've been experiencing headaches in the morning, just like last time."
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Q13: The client is comatose and the healthcare
Q14: The nurse works on a medical-surgical unit.
Q15: The nurse is performing routine assessments on
Q16: The nurse is performing an assessment on
Q17: The nurse uses the nursing process to
Q19: The nurse is conducting an initial respiratory
Q20: The student nurse is preparing to auscultate
Q21: The nurse is performing an assessment on
Q22: The student nurse is preparing to perform
Q23: The nurse is performing a focused interview
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