The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client treated for renal calculi. The nurse explains ...
The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client treated for renal calculi. The nurse explains that the stones can be prevented in many cases by:
1. drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily. 2. engaging in frequent aerobic exe
A sophisticated diagnostic technique, ____________________ uses motion pictures to record images ...
A sophisticated diagnostic technique, ____________________ uses motion pictures to record images that appear on a fluorescent screen. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You are working on a memory care unit and answer the phone. It is a physician who tells you he has ...
You are working on a memory care unit and answer the phone. It is a physician who tells you he has just left town for vacation and is about to lose cell service. He forgot to order critically important monitoring labs for a resident. He requires you
A patient flinches when a nursing assistant tries to reposition her in her bed. This patient's ...
A patient flinches when a nursing assistant tries to reposition her in her bed. This patient's response to this physical contact is an example of A) breath holding. B) restlessness. C) guarding. D) abnormal r
Mary lives in an apartment complex. She has a small one-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and ...
Mary lives in an apartment complex. She has a small one-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and living area. She eats in the community dining room at least once a day. Mary lives in a(n) ________.
An adolescent is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for treatment of severe acne. The nurse has ...
An adolescent is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for treatment of severe acne. The nurse has completed medication education with the mother and evaluates that additional learning is required when the mother states:
A nurse is inspecting the IV access site of a client receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse ...
A nurse is inspecting the IV access site of a client receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse suspects that the IV has infiltrated based on which finding at the site? Select all that apply.
A 54-year-old businessman who experienced a stroke four days ago has been discharged from the ...
A 54-year-old businessman who experienced a stroke four days ago has been discharged from the hospital and will be undergoing outpatient rehabilitation. He should expect which of the following with this level of care?
The nurse correctly understands that he should use a skin puncture for diagnostic tests in which of ...
The nurse correctly understands that he should use a skin puncture for diagnostic tests in which of the following circumstances? Select all that apply.
1. When the patient is younger than 2 years. 2. When the vei
Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the health ...
Which of the following statements made by a nurse reflects the best understanding of the health value of conducting a blood pressure (BP) screening at a senior citizens center's health fair?
The nurse is assessing the gastric residual volume of a client receiving enteral feedings. The nurse ...
The nurse is assessing the gastric residual volume of a client receiving enteral feedings. The nurse notes there is a residual of 250 cc. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A parish health nurse is working with a particular congregation in setting up a support program for ...
A parish health nurse is working with a particular congregation in setting up a support program for shut-ins within the congregation who are not able to come to regular prayer services.
While reviewing laboratory results, a nurse notes that one of the patients has a low blood urea ...
While reviewing laboratory results, a nurse notes that one of the patients has a low blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level. Which of the following is the most likely cause of that result?
You are caring for a person in an assisted living residence. The nurse has reviewed with you the ...
You are caring for a person in an assisted living residence. The nurse has reviewed with you the person's service plan and your responsibilities. You are to assist with bathing, laundry, light housekeeping, and medication reminders. When you remind t
