ANSWERS GRADED A+ MUST PASS
At beginning of client appointment, which should you complete? - -Provide privacy
-Perform hand hygiene
-introduce self
-verify client identity using name and birthday
General survey - -dark circles under eyes
-facial edema
-muscle atrophy
-dry, cracked lips and pale flaky skin
Obtain dietary history - -Can you describe your appetite?
-Can you tell me your food preferences?
-What have you eaten in the last 24hrs?
-Do you do your own grocery shopping?
Potential factors contributing to Marcos weight loss - -altered sense of smell
-weak hand grip
-mouth pain
-fatigue when eating
Physical exam - -inspect hair
-check gag reflex
-examine teeth and mouth
-examine fingernails
Which interventions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? - - daily weights