Which of the following would be most important for a nurse to keep in mind when assessing a client for possible physical abuse?
A) The abuse is often part of the presenting problem.
B) Physical abuse usually involves only about 5% of women.
C) The abuse may start any time during a relationship.
D) Abuse rarely occurs in women younger than age 25 years.
C
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After teaching a client about the functions of the kidney, the nurse determines that more teaching is needed when the client states which of the following as a function?
1. Secretion of ions to maintain acid–base balance 2. Production of erythropoietin 3. Synthesis of bile 4. Production of activated form of vitamin D
Urine is strained to remove organisms
True False
The following lab results are obtained: Ph 7.3 , Pa02 95, C02 37, HC03 20, and blood glucose 673 with ketones present. The nurse should anticipate that which of the following orders may correct this problem?
A. Starting treatment for respiratory acidosis B. Lowering the oxygen settings on the ventilator C. Administering supplemental oxygen by nasal cannula D. Initiating an insulin IV infusion
In the figure below, the nurse is performing the assessment technique called:
1. Direct percussion 2. Indirect percussion 3. Light palpation 4. Deep palpation