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When Performing a Physical Assessment on a Patient During the Initial

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When performing a physical assessment on a patient during the initial prenatal visit, the nurse notes spongy gums prone to bleeding during the oral exam. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate?


Definitions:

Sensory Functions

The physiological capacities of organisms that provide data for perception, including sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where psychological stress is expressed through physical symptoms that cannot be explained by medical condition.

Muscle Atrophy

The wasting or loss of muscle tissue, which can occur due to lack of use, disease, or injury.

Neurological System

The nervous system and its components that regulate the body's activities.

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