A nurse is assessing a patient who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A rationale

Detecting the scent of a rose is primarily associated with the olfactory system, not the tactile system.

Choice B rationale

Observing the color of a flower is primarily associated with the visual system, not the tactile system.

Choice C rationale

Feeling the texture of a fabric is primarily associated with the tactile system. The tactile system, part of the somatosensory system, allows us to perceive touch, pressure, temperature, pain, and vibration.

Choice D rationale

Hearing the sound of a bell is primarily associated with the auditory system, not the tactile system.

Choice A rationale

While a patient’s medication history can impact wound healing, in this case, there is no specific information provided about the patient’s medications that would suggest a delay in wound healing.

Choice B rationale

Although the patient’s cholesterol level is elevated, hyperlipidemia is not typically associated with delayed wound healing.

Choice C rationale

Prealbumin is a marker of nutritional status. A low prealbumin level, like in this patient, could indicate malnutrition, which can delay wound healing. Adequate nutrition is essential for wound healing as it provides the necessary building blocks for tissue repair.

Choice D rationale

The patient’s fasting glucose level is within the normal range, so it is unlikely to impact wound healing. While poorly controlled diabetes can delay wound healing, this patient’s diabetes appears to be well-controlled.