Multiple Choice
A young adult client notes height as "5 feet 11 inches" and weight as "200 lbs." Upon assessment,the client is found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall with a weight of 225 lbs.The nurse identifies the most likely reason for this discrepancy between the client's self-reported height and weight and the objective information indicates:
A) The client does not have a scale at home.
B) The client may have a image of self inconsistent with actual findings.
C) The client did not want to tell the truth.
D) The client is trying to hide a chronic illness.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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