Nursing students are in the laboratory practicing palpation. What would they learn about the best depth for moderate palpation?
A) ½ to 1 cm
B) 1 to 2 cm
C) 1 to 2½ cm
D) 2 to 3 cm
B
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While you are admitting an adult patient, he asks you whether he should create an advance directive. To provide him adequate information to make an informed decision, you should tell the patient which of the following? Choose all that apply
1) If he is unable to communicate, his family may make changes to his advance directive. 2) Once he signs an advance directive, no further care will be provided to him. 3) He may change his advance directive by telling his physician or by making changes in writing. 4) An advance directive will ensure he gets as much or as little care as he wishes.
A patient tells the nurse about taking large doses of vitamin A for skin health. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "That is a great idea." 2. "That will not benefit your skin. You excrete high doses of vitamin A in your urine." 3. "You should take vitamin C to balance the large dose of A." 4. "Too much vitamin A can be toxic to your body."
A patient asks a nurse, "How do managed care systems control costs?" The nurse should reply that the HMO's cost saving strategies include using: (Select all that apply.)
a. utilization reviews. b. case management. c. easy repayment plans. d. preadmission certifications. e. inexpensive health care plans.