Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client dx with a cataract comes into the clinic. What assessments should the nurse observe in this client? - CORRECT ANSWER-blurred or cloudy visual image a colleague has been splashed in the eye with cleaning solution. Which of the following would be the priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-irrigating the eye immediately with tap water the nurse is teaching the client to instill eye drops. Which statement is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-"wash your hands before and after instilling eye drops and ...

Visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Visceral pain originates in an organ. Somatic pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Somatic pain originates in bones and joints. Referred pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Referred pain originates in one part of the body, but is felt in another area. Radiating pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Radiating pain originates from a location and travels to another location in the body. Duration of pain - CORRECT ANSWER-How long pain has been present, or its duration, is used when classifying pain. Pa...

a nurse is planning care for a client who has - CORRECT ANSWERA nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypoparathyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Involuntary muscle spasms (occurs if the parathyroid glands are damaged or removed during a thyroidectomy. Muscle twitching and paresthesias can result due to decreased parathyroid hormone levels and calcium deficiency.) A nurse is reinforcing discharge...

A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to the ED by ambulance in cardiac arrest with cardiopulm...

COPD Exercises - CORRECT ANSWER--position patient to provide lung expansion with elevated back rest, pillows, and chair sitting -Breathing techniques: diaphragmatic or abdominal breathing, pursed lip breathing -collaborate with patient and PT to develop exercise plan -remind patient to perform exercises 2-3 times each week COPD- energy conservation techniques - CORRECT ANSWER--daily schedule for rest/work periods -avoid working with arms raised or reaching above head -adjust work heigh...

The nurse is admitting a patient with the diagnosis of advanced renal carcinoma. Based upon this diagnosis, the nurse will expect to find which of the following as the "classic triad" of presenting symptoms occurring in patients with renal cancer? A. Fever, chills, flank pain B. Hematuria, flank pain, palpable mass C. Hematuria, proteinuria, palpable mass D. Flank pain, palpable abdominal mass, and proteinuria - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Hematuria, flank pain, palpable mass Which of the f...

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption? a. Cells can produce proteins. b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes. c. Cells can take in and use nutrients. d. Cells can synthesize fats. ANS: C In metabolic absorption, all cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from their surroundings. The remaining options are not inclusive in their descriptions of cellular metabolic absorption. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering 2. Where is m...

Chapter 01: Cellular Biology MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption? a. Cells can produce proteins. b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes. c. Cells can take in and use nutrients. d. Cells can synthesize fats. ANS: C In metabolic absorption, all cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from their surroundings. The remaining options are not inclusive in their descriptions of cellular metabolic absorption. PTS: 1...

Pneumonia Case Study.[ Pneumonia-COPD]