At the Conclusion of a Physical Assessment the Nurse Determines

question 41

Multiple Choice

At the conclusion of a physical assessment the nurse determines that a patient is experiencing health-related problems of obesity. What information from the patient's health history does the nurse use to make this decision?

• A) osteoarthritis
• B) varicose veins
• C) low back pain
• D) allergy to sulfa
• E) lactose intolerance

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Definitions:

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system detecting odors or scents, crucial for taste perception and hazard detection.

Electromagnetic Receptors

Sensory receptors in certain organisms that can detect electromagnetic fields, facilitating navigation, prey location, or communication.

Migrating

The process of moving from one region or habitat to another, often seasonally, as seen in many animal species.

Electromagnetic

Pertaining to or emanating from the interaction of electric and magnetic fields, referring to the full spectrum of waves from radio to gamma rays.