Asked by Paxton Blackburn on Sep 29, 2024
On admission, a patient weighs 250 pounds. The weight is recorded as 256 pounds on the second inpatient day. Which condition will the nurse assess for in this patient?
A) Anorexia
B) Weight loss
C) Fluid retention
D) Increased nutritional intake
Fluid Retention
The accumulation of excess fluids in the body's tissues, leading to swelling, often associated with conditions affecting the heart, kidney, or liver.
Nutritional Intake
The consumption of food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health.
Anorexia
A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an obsession with food, weight loss, and controlling eating habits.
- Recognize normal and abnormal findings in physiological assessments.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize normal and abnormal findings in physiological assessments.