The nurse is preparing for pelvic physical examination of a woman who has been medically diagnosed with vaginismus. What equipment should the nurse obtain for this examination?
A)
Culture tubes to assess expected vaginal infection
B)
Equipment for pre-examination douche
C)
Smaller-than-normal vaginal speculums
D)
Extra cleaning supplies to remove thick external secretions
C
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When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, the nurse notices a costal angle of approximately 90 degrees. This characteristic is:
a. Observed in patients with kyphosis. b. Indicative of pectus excavatum. c. A normal finding in a healthy adult. d. An expected finding in a patient with a barrel chest.
A client being discharged following treatment for a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) will be taking warfarin (Coumadin) at home. What should the nurse instruct this client?
1. "Avoid drinking any alcohol while taking this med." 2. "If you miss a dose of the drug, wait until the next day to take the next dose." 3. "Include a lot of dark green, leafy vegetables in your diet." 4. "Use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs for pain or a headache."
What medication is considered to be the most useful in treating cardiac arrest?
a. Bretylium tosylate (Bretylium) b. Xylocaine (lidocaine) c. Adrenaline (epinephrine) d. Naloxone (Narcan)
A nurse is making an appointment with a family for a nursing visit. Which of the following best describes a barrier that the nurse may experience when trying to schedule this appointment?
a. The assessment cannot be done unless the extended family is present. b. It may be difficult to find a convenient time for all family members to be present. c. Nurses have limited time to do home vis-its. d. Families are often scattered over a large area, making access difficult.