A nurse reviewing the physical assessment findings in a client's healthcare record notes documentation that the Phalen test caused numbness and burning. Which disorder does the nurse, on the basis of this finding, conclude that the client has?
A. Scoliosis
B. Bone deformity
C. Heberden nodules
D. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Ans: D. Carpal tunnel syndrome
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A patient who has been receiving norepinephrine (Levophed) at a rate of 10 mcg/min will have the drug discontinued. How should the nurse plan to manage this intervention?
1. Stop the infusion, but leave normal saline infusing at a rate to keep the vein open. 2. Stop the infusion and place an intermittent infusion cap on the IV access device. 3. Decrease the rate to 5 mcg/min for 30 minutes before discontinuing the infusion. 4. Decrease the rate by 1 mcg/min every 30 minutes while monitoring the patient's response.
Which situations would the nurse identify as supporting the activity theory of aging? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. An 82-year-old patient continues to live at home and care for her own lawn. 2. A 70-year-old patient who can no longer travel independently joins a group that goes on sightseeing bus trips together. 3. A 65-year-old patient moves to a senior retirement community. 4. A 72-year-old patient does not socialize anymore, preferring to stay at home and watch television. 5. A 74-year-old patient refuses to retire from work.
Which body tissues or fluids are routes of drug elimination? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bone marrow b. Heart c. Liver d. Lungs e. Ovary f. Saliva g. Tears
A nurse is teaching a patient about vision. In which order will the nurse describe the pathway for vision, beginning with the first structure?
1. Lens 2. Pupil 3. Retina 4. Cornea 5. Optic nerve a. 2, 1, 4, 5, 3 b. 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 c. 4, 2, 1, 3, 5 d. 5, 2, 4, 1, 3