CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
At the beginning of the patient appointment, which should you complete?
Answer - Perform hand hygiene
Provide privacy
Introduce yourself
Verify pt. using name and DOB
General Survey Answer - facial edema, dark circles under eyes, muscle atrophy,
dry, cracked lips and pale flaky skin
Obtain dietary history Answer - -can you describe your appetite?
-can you tell me your food preferences?
-what have you eaten in the last 24 hours?
-do you do your own grocery shopping?
Potential factors contributing to Marcos weight loss include Answer - Altered
sense of smell, mouth pain, weak hand grip, and fatigue when eating.
Physical exam Answer - Inspect hair