If the nurse records the results to the Hirschberg test, the nurse has:
a. Tested the patellar reflex.
b. Assessed for appendicitis.
c. Tested the corneal light reflex.
d. Assessed for thrombophlebitis.
ANS: C
The Hirschberg test assesses the corneal light reflex
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a. Nonpitting, hard edema occurs with lymphatic obstruction. b. Alterations in arterial function will cause edema. c. Phlebitis of a superficial vein will cause bilateral edema. d. Long-standing arterial obstruction will cause pitting edema.
The nurse is choosing the appropriate blood pressure cuff for a client. The following consideration affect the decision:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
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Which of the following is not one of them? a. infectious agents c. workplace violence agents b. physical agents d. chemical agents
A nurse is comparing several different families' developmental stages, using Duvall's eight-stage family life cycle. Which person serves as a marker for a family's developmental stage in this theory?
1. The youngest child 2. The mother 3. The oldest child 4. The father