The nurse is performing an intake interview on a new resident to the long-term care facility. The nurse detects the odor of acetone from the patient's breath. Which term accurately describes this assessment?
a. Inspection
b. Observation
c. Auscultation
d. Olfaction
D
Olfaction is an assessment method of smells. Inspection and observation use the sense of vision. Auscultation refers to use of the sense of hearing.
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a. pharmacologic glucocorticoids. c. cortisol. b. pharmacologic mineralocorticoids. d. aldosterone.
Questionnaires have the advantage of:
A) Offering the possibility of anonymity B) Having high response rates C) Reducing the possibility of response set biases D) Being suitable for all types of respondents
The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study. Which instructions will be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. There is only minimal radiation exposure. b. All metal objects, including dental bridges, jewelry, and body piercings, must be removed. c. It will be necessary to be NPO for 4 hours before the procedure. d. A radiopaque medium may be injected during the procedure. e. There may be a tingling sensation in metal alloy filling of the teeth.
Which of the following best explains why some health clinics allow clients to be tested for HIV anonymously with no record of the client's name, address, or contact information?
a. Client doesn't actually ever have to be told the results of the test. b. Client may be engaged in illegal activities (drug use). c. Client plans on not paying for the test and collection agencies will not be able to harass them. d. Client wants to be sure care providers don't share results with their family.