While Completing the Physical Assessment of the Pregnant Patient,the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

While completing the physical assessment of the pregnant patient,the nurse can evaluate the patient's nutritional status by observing a number of physical signs.Which signs would indicate that the patient has unmet nutritional needs? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

• A) Loss of vibratory sense
• B) Bright,clear,shiny eyes
• C) Tender calves
• D) Spoon-shaped nails
• E) Reddish pink mucous membranes
• F) Surface papillae present on tongue

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Definitions:

Auditory

(1) Pertaining to the sense of hearing; (2) the external canal of the ear.

Communication Style

The characteristic ways in which an individual interacts and exchanges information with others, including verbal, non-verbal, and digital modalities.

Population Percent

The percentage representing a part of a population in relation to the total population, often used in statistical analysis.

Auditory

Relating to the sense of hearing.