Care should be taken when inserting an otoscope because the inner two-thirds of the canal is extremely sensitive
A) True
B) False
A
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The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old boy whose parents brought him to the clinic when they noticed that the right side of his abdomen was swollen. Which of the following findings would suggest this child has a neuroblastoma?
A) The child has a maculopapular rash on his palms. B) The parents report that their son is vomiting and not eating well. C) The parents report that their son is irritable and not gaining weight. D) Auscultation reveals wheezing with diminished lung sounds.
The nurse teaches the patient about eating a soft diet at home. After teaching, the nurse asks the patient for an example of a suitable food on a soft diet. Which patient choice does the nurse ac-cept as suitable for a soft diet?
a. Hot oatmeal with low-fat milk b. Tomato stuffed with tuna salad c. Lean steak with a baked potato d. Thin spaghetti with tomato sauce
Which of the following factors increase BMR? Select all that apply
A) Growth B) Infections C) Fever D) Emotional tension E) Aging
The female client belongs to a religious community that requires women to dress conservatively in clothing that covers the arms and the knees. This client expresses concern that her body will be exposed during a scheduled cardiac catheterization
How should the nurse respond to this concern? 1. Tell the client that medical personnel have seen so many people's bodies that they don't even notice any longer. 2. Make a note in the client's chart that she is particularly modest. 3. Explain to the client that in order to perform the study, her body must be exposed. 4. Ask the cath lab charge nurse to come to the client's room to talk with her about the concerns.