Which of the following are characteristics of a femoral hernia? Select all that apply
a. More common in infants d. Firm or rubbery lump in groin
b. More common in women e. Associated with cough or crying
c. More common in elderly males f. Pain may be severe
B, D, F
Femoral hernias are more common in women. They have a firm or rubbery lump in the groin and may cause severe pain. Indirect inguinal hernias are more common in infants and associated with cough or crying. Direct inguinal hernias are more common in elderly males.
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a. hepatitis A. b. indigestion. c. urinary infection. d. menopausal complications.
A newborn is placed under a radiant heat warmer and the nurse evaluates the newborn's body temperature every hour. It is important to maintain the newborn's body temperature to prevent:
1. respiratory depression. 2. cold stress. 3. tachycardia. 4. vasoconstriction.
A nurse is providing maternal-child care for rural women. The nurse would like to intervene with pregnant women who are at risk for poor health outcomes. Which of the following populations would be the target population for the nurse's care?
a. Latinos who live in urban environments b. Caucasians who live in remote areas c. Those who live on or near Indian reserva-tions d. Those who seek health from general prac-titioners
A home health nurse was making an initial visit to an elderly man. As the nurse began the assessment, the wife gave all of the information requested. What does the nurse need to do next?
A. Because the nurse has all the needed information, appropriate interventions must be agreed upon with the family. B. Having the information, the nurse should now decide upon appropriate nursing diagnoses. C. The next step is to assess the environment of the wider community. D. The nurse needs to confirm information with the client because the nurse has heard only the wife's perspective.