Which Assessment Action Will Help the Nurse Determine If an Obese

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which assessment action will help the nurse determine if an obese patient has metabolic syndrome?

• A)Take the patient's apical pulse.
• B)Check the patient's blood pressure.
• C)Ask the patient about dietary intake.
• D)Dipstick the patient's urine for protein.

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Definitions:

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that are established through synapses, allowing for the transfer of information and contributing to learning and memory.

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, including learning new skills or recovering from injury.

Erratic Appetite

Irregular fluctuations in desire for food, often unrelated to standard meal times or physical hunger.

Calories

A measure of energy provided by food and drink, used by the body for various functions and activities.