The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is Newly Prescribed

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client who is newly prescribed to receive supplemental growth hormone therapy.Which parameters should the nurse assess?

• A)Bowel sounds,vitamin B₁₂ level,and history of gallbladder disease
• B)Height and weight,head circumference,and EKG
• C)Blood sugar,blood pressure,height,and weight
• D)Urine specific gravity,serum osmolality,and serum electrolytes

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Definitions:

Conscious Experience

The awareness of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations at any given moment.

Polygraph

An instrument used for measuring and recording several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a subject is asked and answers a series of questions, purportedly to indicate truthfulness.

Detecting Lies

The process of identifying deceptive behavior or statements, utilizing various assessment techniques or tools.

Vasocongestion

The increase of blood flow to specific parts of the body, often causing swelling or erection of tissues.