While assessing a patient, the nurse sees a small, round ulcer with a «punched out" appearance and well-defined borders on the great toe. The patient reports the ulcer is painful. How does the nurse interpret this finding?
a. Venous stasis ulcer
b. Diabetic ulcer
c. Gangrenous ulcer
d. Arterial ulcer
Answer: d. Arterial ulcer
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The nurse notes that the client's apical pulse is displaced to the left. What conclusion can be drawn from this assessment?
a. This is a normal finding. b. The heart is hypertrophied. c. The left ventricle is contracted. d. The client has pulsus alternans.
Which new assessment finding in a patient taking fludrocortisone (Florinef) indicates the dose may be too high?
a. Serum potassium change from 5.2 to 4.4 mEq/L b. Heart rate decrease from 88 to 76 beats/min c. Crackles in the bases of the lungs d. Decreased taste sensation
Following a stroke, a client has been started on clopidogrel (Plavix). Why is this medication being administered?
1. To prevent stroke in high-risk patients, such as those with prosthetic heart valves 2. To decrease blood pressure 3. To increase blood pressure 4. To provide antiplatelet activity in patients who cannot tolerate aspirin
The hormone ________, which stimulates the liver to release stored sugar into the bloodstream, is administered in emergencies when diabetic patients have received too much insulin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).