The Nurse Is Assessing the Hydration Status of the Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the hydration status of the patient.The nurse demonstrates knowledge of proper assessment techniques by: (Select all that apply.)

• A)monitoring the patient's daily weight.
• B)assessing the patient's skin turgor on the back of the hand.
• C)checking the patient's blood glucose level 4 times a day.
• D)assessing for skin tenting on the patient's forehead.
• E)asking the patient if he is experiencing thirst.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the brain, implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, and greatly contributes to personality development.

Auditory Association

Areas in the brain involved in processing and interpreting sounds, including understanding speech and recognizing music.

Wernicke Area

The Wernicke Area is a region of the brain that is important for language development and comprehension, located in the posterior section of the temporal lobe.

Broca Area

The Broca area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant cerebral hemisphere associated with speech production and language processing.