A nurse is performing the admission assessment of a client w…

A nurse is performing the admission assessment of a client who will be treated for pancreatitis on the medical unit. During the nursing assessment, the nurse asks the client questions related to the client’s spirituality. The primary rationale for this aspect of the nurse’s assessment is that the client’s spiritual environment can affect which area of life?

The nurse is assessing a 76-year-old client who has presente…

The nurse is assessing a 76-year-old client who has presented with an unintended weight loss of 10 lb over the past 8 weeks. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the client has ill-fitting dentures and a limited intake of high-fiber foods. What other health problem is the client at risk to develop?