A nurse is collecting data for a client who has malnutrition resulting from a chronic illness. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?

Non-palpable spleen

Rough, dry skin.

Presence of surface papillae on tongue

Slightly moist skin

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Non-palpable spleen is not a typical manifestation of malnutrition but may be associated with other health conditions.
B.   Rough, dry skin is a common manifestation of malnutrition, reflecting deficiencies in essential nutrients affecting skin health.
C.   The presence of surface papillae on the tongue is not specifically associated with malnutrition.
D.   Slightly moist skin is less likely in malnutrition; dry skin is more characteristic.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Cryosurgery involves freezing the lesion and is typically used for benign lesions.
Malignant melanoma often requires more extensive treatment.
B. Radiation therapy may be used in certain cases, but surgical excision is often the primary treatment for malignant melanoma.
C. Chemotherapy is not the primary treatment for localized malignant melanoma but may be used for advanced cases or metastatic disease.
D. Surgical excision is the primary treatment for localized malignant melanoma, aiming to remove the tumor along with a margin of normal tissue.

A. High BP and low pulse rate B. Low BP and high pulse rate C. High BP and high pulse rate D. Low BP and low pulse rate

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Hypovolemic shock typically results in low blood pressure (BP) and a compensatory increase in pulse rate to maintain cardiac output.
B. Low BP and high pulse rate are characteristic findings in hypovolemic shock, reflecting decreased circulating blood volume.
C. High BP is not a typical finding in hypovolemic shock; the BP tends to decrease due to reduced blood volume.
D. Low BP and low pulse rate are not consistent with the compensatory response seen in hypovolemic shock.

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