When inspecting a client's nasal mucous membrane, which finding does the nurse expect to see?
a. Deep pink turbinates
b. Red, edematous mucous membranes
c. Septum that angles to the left
d. Clear exudate
ANS: A
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What factor does the nurse explain affects the infant's physiological response to medications?
a. Faster metabolism in the liver b. Slower intestinal transit c. Immature kidney function d. Increased secretion of hydrochloric acid
The parents of a child suffering from depression ask the nurse what causes depression in children. The nurse states that:
a. the causes of major depression are unknown. b. major affective disorders in parents increase depression in children. c. boys are more likely than girls to be depressed. d. the prevalence rate is higher in prepubescent children.
A patient is scheduled for a water deprivation test. What should the nurse instruct the patient to prepare for this test?
Select all that apply. 1. Expect this test to take 16 hours to complete. 2. Abstain from smoking as directed by the health care provider. 3. A sedative will be provided prior to the beginning of the test. 4. Do not eat or drink anything as directed by the health care provider. 5. Blood and urine samples will be collected every hour during the test.
The nurse completes an admission assessment on a patient with asthma. Which information given by patient is most indicative of a need for a change in therapy?
a. The patient uses albuterol (Proventil) before any aerobic exercise. b. The patient says that the asthma symptoms are worse every spring. c. The patient's heart rate increases after using the albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. d. The patient's only medications are albuterol (Proventil) and salmeterol (Serevent).