A Client Has Advanced Systemic Sclerosis and Presents with a Mask-Like

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client has advanced systemic sclerosis and presents with a mask-like face and limited ROM of the mouth. Which nursing diagnosis is most important to address an important concept related to this client?

• A) Altered Body Image
• B) Impaired Skin Integrity
• C) Risk for Constipation
• D) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition

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Definitions:

Radioactively Labeled

Refers to molecules that have been tagged with radioactive isotopes in order to trace or detect them in biological processes, experiments, or diagnostics.

Genetic Material

The DNA or RNA molecules that carry genetic information essential for inheritance and cellular function.

Chargaff's Rules

Empirical rules stating that DNA from any cell of any organisms has a 1:1 ratio of pyrimidine and purine bases (cytosine to guanine and adenine to thymine).

Purines

Nitrogenous bases found in DNA and RNA that include adenine and guanine.