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An extremely obese client has been researching bariatric surgery after trying to lose weight for many years with dietary changes and exercise, without success. The client is interested in having gastric bypass. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further education?

Stress triggers what type of response in the body?

Which condition has the following clinical manifestations: jugular venous distention, ascites, hepatomegaly, and ankle and sacral edema?

An 86-year-old client is being treated for dehydration and hyponatremia.  Given these findings, this client is likely in what phase of acute kidney injury?

A 69-year-old client  has equal pupils and responsive to light but not to accommodation.  When accommodation is diminished in an older person as a result of aging this is referred to as:

You are performing an assessment on a client who states she fell and twisted her right ankle during a softball game. You note that the right ankle is edematous and will probably need to be x-rayed. What term is used to describe the changes that accompany this finding?

 Which client is at highest risk for developing postrenal kidney injury?

Which intervention is usually the first line of therapy when treating moderate pain in the older adult population?

The provider documents the results of a pain assessment. Which documentation is most complete?

An older, bedridden adult client is receiving care for a stage IV pressure injury. The client is below normal weight, has an oxygen saturation of 90%, and has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which intervention should be included in the client’s plan of care FIRST?