The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is Newly Prescribed

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client who is newly prescribed to receive supplemental growth hormone therapy.Which parameters should the nurse assess?

• A)Bowel sounds,vitamin B₁₂ level,and history of gallbladder disease
• B)Height and weight,head circumference,and EKG
• C)Blood sugar,blood pressure,height,and weight
• D)Urine specific gravity,serum osmolality,and serum electrolytes

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Definitions:

Inflammation

A biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators.

Airways

The tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs, including the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.

Asthma Diagnosis

The clinical identification of asthma, a chronic respiratory condition marked by episodes of airway constriction, through symptoms assessment and lung function tests.

Selective Attention

The capacity to focus on a specific stimulus or task while ignoring irrelevant distractions.