Medicine

the family of an older adult seeks medical attention for the client because of an increase in inappropriate responses and avoidance of social interactions. on which body area will the nurse focus when assessing the client?
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hypoxemia triggers the production of erythropoietin. erythropoietin increased the rate of erythropoiesis. this an example of ?
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the nurse recommends that, when in bed, a client who has osteoarthritis should lie in the supine or prone position. the client states that these positions are uncomfortable for the knees and hips. which action would the nurse take?
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a client with tetraplegia complains bitterly about the nurse's slow response to the call light and the rigidity of the therapy schedule. which interpretation of this behavior would serve as a basis for planning nursing care?
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A client's blood glucose us 23. The client is unresponsive and unable to swallow. What priority action should be taken to increase the blood glucose rapidly?
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the nurse assists a client who has had a stroke affecting the left side causing difficulty moving the hand and fingers. which range-of-motion exercise(s) will the nurse use? select all that apply.
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the nurse is caring for a 5-year-old in a clinic setting. the child is due for a scheduled immunization. which approach is the best for the nurse to take when administering the im injection?
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a nurse has permission from the homebound client to educate any of the family members about providing care for the client. which family member is the most appropriate choice?
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a client with a history of intolerance to fatty foods is admitted to the hospital with a sudden onset of severe right upper quadrant pain radiating to the right shoulder. what should be included in the nurse's initial focused assessment of this client?
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a 30-year-old client tells the nurse that she would like to use a contraceptive sponge but does not know enough about its use and whether it will protect her against sexually transmitted infections (stis). which information should the nurse provide the client about using a contraceptive sponge? select all that apply.
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a client in active labor is rushed from the emergency department to the labor and birth suite screaming, 'knock me out!' examination reveals that her cervix is dilated 9 cm and 100% effaced. which would the nurse say while trying to calm the client?
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which of the following statements are true? a. if ppo members see a doctor who is not in the network their cost share for services may be higher b. in the aetna medicare open access hmo plan, members can go to any aetna medicare plan hmo network doctor they choose for covered services, without a pcp referral, as long as the doctor is a contracted hmo doctor. c. all of the medicare advantage plans include free monthly fitness club memberships to any facility participating within the silversneakers network. d.
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the nurse admits a client to the critical care unit with new onset of slurred speech and right-sided weakness. what is the priority nursing action for timely treatment?
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a nurse manager is preparing to implement ebp on the unit. which factor can the nurse prioritize as the most important rationale for the consistent implementation of ebp?
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a patient is put on a medication at 20 mg per day the first weekWhat are the side effects of citalopram 20 mg?
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a young couple is having difficulty getting pregnant. the nurse is preparing the couple for the initial tests to determine their fertility. when asked by the couple why they need to start with a sperm analysis, what will be the nurse's best response?
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the nurse should implement which technique when assessing for jaundice in a dark-skinned client diagnosed with liver disease?
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identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. a medical researcher determined that eating hot peppers reduces blood pressure.
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the nurse is documenting a teaching session with a client. which nursing documentation is the most appropriate and detailed?
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nursing students are learning about assessment of the head and neck. what cultural considerations would the students learn to assess in relation to this area? (select all that apply.)
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at her prenatal visit a client reports that she cannot find any shoes that are comfortable. assessment of her legs reveals dependent edema. the nurse suggests that the client attempt which actions to help reduce the edema? select all that apply.
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which intervention would the nurse plan to implement for a school-aged child with autism spectrum disorder (asd) who has been hospitalized for some tests?
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in the mid-1990s, medical treatment for aids in the united states select one: a. failed to significantly improve the health of most patients. b. allowed for dramatic improvement for most patients through protease inhibitors. c. had made few advances since the mid-1980s. d. led researchers to claim they had found a cure. e. eliminated the disease entirely.
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the nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with a hiatal hernia about measures to prevent recurrence of symptoms. which statement would the nurse make to the client for consideration
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