A patient arrives in the emergency department with a severe knee sprain. A nurse identifies that due to possible ligament and/or tendon damage, the correct type of diagnostic test for this patient would be a(n)
1. X-ray.
2. Computed tomography (CT) scan.
3. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
4. Bone scan.
ANS: 3
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The nurse prepares to administer a tetanus toxoid vaccination to a client who has suffered a puncture wound. The client reports that he had a tetanus shot just 1 year ago. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Give the vaccination because strains of tetanus change yearly. b. Refrain from giving the vaccination if the client is reliable. c. Give a smaller dose because antibody production slows down with aging. d. Give the shot because it won't hurt to re-ceive an extra dose of the toxoid.
A client diagnosed with type B gastritis asks the cause of this disorder. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Type B gastritis is autoimmune in cause." B. "Type B gastritis is the result of chemical ingestion." C. "Type B gastritis is associated with Helicobacter pylori." D. "Type B gastritis is caused by visceral afferent nerve stimulation."
A home health client participates in cultural health practices that the nurse feels may be detrimental to his health. In order to remain attentive to cultural sensitivity and provide appropriate cultural nursing care, the nurse should:
1. Explain the right and wrong of the client's treatment and try to persuade him to follow the scientific perspective. 2. Have the client's physician explain the care to the client in a firm but gentle manner. 3. Validate the client's practices and understand that for this client, it may be beneficial to continue with his preferences. 4. Try to negotiate with the client by exploring his views and then provide relevant scientific information.