After teaching a group of students about the important organs to be assessed during an abdominal assessment, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which organ as the largest solid organ in the body?
A) Pancreas
B) Spleen
C) Liver
D) Kidney
C
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Which statement is correct regarding the use of ipecac?
a. Ipecac is the drug of choice when an unknown poison has been ingested. b. Ipecac is the safest agent to use when the patient is obtunded. c. When used, ipecac should be administered within 1 hour of the poisoning. d. Ipecac is useful when corrosive acids have been ingested.
A nurse is assessing a client who complains of aching abdominal pain. To correctly assess this client, the nurse would
a. defer palpation altogether. b. give pain medication before starting. c. palpate the nonpainful areas first. d. percuss the abdomen before ausculating.
When preparing to care for a client with a family history of Paget's disease, it is most important for the nurse to include education in which area?
a. Avoidance of infections b. Exercise program c. Nutrition high in vitamin C d. Need for genetic testing
Which of the following would be in the plan of care for a client diagnosed with preeclampsia at risk for injury?
1. Place in a semiprivate room 2. Provide stimulation with television and visitors 3. Limit phone calls and visitors 4. Suggest family and friends phone frequently