The nurse is auscultating the abdomen of a client for vascular sounds. The nurse hears a soft, continuous humming sound. Based on this data, the nurse suspects dysfunction with which organ?
A. Pancreas.
B. Liver.
C. Spleen.
D. Stomach.
Answer: B
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A) Frequently ask for the newborn to be taken from the room B) Identify common features between themselves and the newborn C) Refer to the newborn as having a monkey-face D) Make direct eye contact with the newborn E) Refrain from checking out the newborn's features
The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for developing obstructive shock because of which assessment findings? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Age 80 2. History of atrial fibrillation 3. Bacteremia 4. T3 spinal cord injury 5. Latex allergy
A client reports pain in his left ankle since "twisting it" yesterday. Which of the following as-sessment findings best supports the client's claims of ankle pain?
1. The client grimaces when walking to the examination room. 2. The client's left ankle is swollen with noted bruising. 3. The client reports a pain rating of 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. 4. The client's heart rate increases after walking to the examination room.
A pt with type 2 DM, usually controlled with a second-generation sulfonylurea, develops a urinary tract infection, the pt must be treated with insulin. What additional information about this treatment does the nurse relay to the pt?
a. the sulfonylurea must be discontinued and insulin taken until the infection clears b. insulin will now be necessary to control the pt's diabetes for life c. the sulfonylurea dose must be reduced until the infection clears d. the insulin is necessary to supplement the second-generation sulfonylurea until the infeciton clears.