When a client complains of heaviness, aching, and itching of both legs for the past year, the nurse recognizes these complaints as being most suggestive of
a. Buerger's disease.
b. deep vein thrombosis.
c. Raynaud's phenomenon.
d. varicose veins.
D
Clients with varicose veins complain of aching, a feeling of heaviness, itching, moderate swelling, and the often unsightly appearance of their legs.
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A director of the medical-surgical nursing units is experiencing low morale among the nursing staff. The CNO (chief nurse officer) has become aware that the nursing staff is unhappy
The CNO believes the morale issues are related to pay and learns this is not the case. What other factors must the CNO consider? Select all that apply. 1. Staff are complaining about the organization?s nursing wages. 2. Staff feel the director is threatening. 3. Staff perceive the unit is managed by favoritism. 4. Staff want the opportunity to advance.
__________ is an abnormal collection of fluid between the visceral and parietal pleurae
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse preparing to administer a dose of Epogen must be aware to:
a. administer this agent by rapid IV push. b. not shake the drug solution, which will deactivate it. c. monitor the client closely for tachycardia. d. reassess client for allergies to phenytoin.
A nurse should instruct the parents of a 10-year-old child to keep which of the following theoretical principles in mind when dealing with a behavioral problem at home?
a. Strategies that worked well with the first child will be equally as effective for the second child. b. Encourage the child to volunteer some time at a local hospital to instill a sense of fulfillment. c. Bargaining about chores in exchange for privileges may be an effective method of encouraging helpful activities. d. Do not offer praise for accomplishments and punishment for behavioral issues.