A patient reports receiving the bacilli Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination as a child. How should the nurse expect this patient to be screened for tuberculosis?
A. Chest x-ray
B. Tine test
C. Tine and Mantoux tests
D. Mantoux test
Answer: A
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The nurse calls the physician immediately, knowing that the patient is showing signs of _________________. Fill in the blanks with correct word
The nurse is obtaining a focused head and neck interview on a client. Which should the nurse ask the client to assess their internal environment?
A. "Have you ever had irradiation to your neck?" B. "Have you been exposed to chemicals in the work place?" C. "Do you use any home remedies?" D. "Does anyone smoke in the home environment?"
Which action by the nurse demonstrates use of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. Gathering equipment for a procedure b. Documenting changes in a patient's status c. Questioning the use of daily central line dressing changes d. Clarifying a physician's prescription for morphine
What additional priority information would you collect? (Select all that apply.)
The patient is a 45-year-old man who immigrated from Central America a year ago. He reports fatigue, cough, nausea, and weight loss. His vital signs reveal a low-grade temperature of 99.4° F; blood pressure: 128/82; heart rate 88 beats/min, and respiratory rate: 18 breaths/min.