Medicine

a client who had an open reduction and internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture has a prescription for ambulation with slight weight bearing on the affected extremity. the nurse identifies that the client has kyphosis and strong upper-arm strength. which assistive device would the nurse expect the primary health care provider to prescribe?
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the nurse assesses four clients with foot disorders. which client would the nurse instruct to use bunion pads to relieve pressure on the bursal sac? quizle
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the nurse is assisting in preparing to administer acetylcysteine to a client with an overdose of acetaminophen. how would the nurse administer the medication
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the nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. the nurse expects that which type of diet will be prescribed?
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is it acceptable to collect identifiable protected health information over the phone for screening purposes when potential subjects call study personnel in response to general advertisements?
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a nurse is using the teaching-learning process to teach new parents how to care for their infants. which nursing actions reflect recommended steps of this process? select all that apply.
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which foods would the nurse suggest for inclusion in a toddler's diet who has been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia?
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______ are at the top of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, which indicates they should be eaten least frequently.
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which symptom in a women who is using oral contraceptives should be reported to the physician immediately
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FILL IN THE BLANK in the adult, bradycardia is defined as a pulse rate less than______beats/min, and tachycardia is defined as a heart rate greater than_____ beats/min.
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which intervention would the plan of care include during the acute phase of a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome?
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why does it hurt when i take a deep breath on my left side?
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sickle-cell anemia is associated with a mutation in the gene encoding the beta subunit of hemoglobin that results in a change from glutamic acid to valine at position 6. all other amino acids are identical to a normal hemoglobin molecule. based on the information above, which of the following mutations is the most likely cause of sickle-cell anemia?
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which standard is important for the nurse to use in critical thinking? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct.
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which worker(s) would the nurse consider to be at high risk of developing dermatitis? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct
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the nurse cares for a client two hours after a percutaneous liver biopsy. which finding requires an immediate intervention by the nurse?
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a client with a closed head injury is receiving phenytoin, an anticonvulsant medication. which would indicate that the client is experiencing side effects related to this medication? select all that apply
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the nurse is assigned to provide care for a newly admitted client. the nurse performs a physical assessment, reviews the admission form, and examines the primary health care provider's prescriptions. which tasks would the nurse identify as the priorities in this client's plan of care?
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an awake, alert client is admitted to the critical care unit following a fall down a flight of stairs. the provider suspects a basilar skull fracture. which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?
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the spouse of a client who has recently been diagnosed with early-stage alzheimer's disease asks the nurse to recommend websites that may supplement the spouse's learning about this diagnosis. how should the nurse respond to the spouse's request?
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what is the most significant side effect of synthetic thyroid replacement medications? decreased blood glucose risk of falls cardiac dysrhythmia tremors
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Which of the following are reliable sources for high quality, evidence-based preventive care recommendations? Select all that apply.A. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)C. Choosing Wisely CampaignD. Prevention websiteE. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
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a client with a suspected kidney disorder reports flank pain. which nursing interventions would be conducted while performing flank assessment? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct.
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while assessing the nails of a client with diabetes, the nurse finds the skin on the client's hands and feet are dry due to infection. which rationale would the nurse associate with this dryness?
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