During an Assessment, an Older Patient Asks If "Something Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

During an assessment, an older patient asks if "something is burning." What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?

• A) Engorged nasal passages
• B) A focal seizure
• C) A good sense of smell
• D) Increased intracranial pressure

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Definitions:

Lipid Levels

The concentrations of fats or fat-like substances in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, important for assessing cardiovascular risk.

Insulin Resistance

A condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels and often associated with type 2 diabetes.

Inflammatory Response

The body's defensive reaction to injury or infection, involving increased blood flow, white blood cell activation, and release of substances to combat pathogens.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes; these conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.