Nurse Is Reviewing a Patient's Chart and Notices That the Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

nurse is reviewing a patient's chart and notices that the patient has a history of Sjögren's syndrome.The nurse recognizes that the patient may have nutritional problems due to:

• A)low blood sugar.
• B)dry mouth.
• C)impaired digestion.
• D)malabsorption.

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Definitions:

Sodium Intake

The amount of sodium, a mineral and an essential nutrient, consumed in a diet.

Skin Tenting

A clinical sign often used to assess dehydration that is observed when the skin is pinched and does not immediately return to its normal position.

Urine Output

Urine output is a measure of how much urine is being produced by the kidneys, important for assessing bodily functions and fluid balance.

Blood Pressure

The force of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, considered vital for diagnosing various health conditions.