Which of the following assessment skills would the RN perform first when examining a client for fecal elimination problems?
A)
Inspection
B)
Palpation
C)
Percussion
D)
Auscultation
D
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The nurse points out which physiological change(s) in the toddler that serve(s)as protection against disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Toughening of the skin b. Increased capillary response for thermoregulation c. Stabilization of body temperature d. Elevation in white blood cell count e. Enlarged adenoids and tonsils
The nurse is evaluating a skin lesion on a client brought to the emergency department. The nurse notes characteristics of chickenpox but has the physician evaluate the lesion for which biologic disaster agent?
A) Botulism B) Smallpox C) Rubella D) Anthrax
The nurse is collecting objective data from the client with lymphedema of the left leg. The nurse observes that the affected leg is 10 cm greater in measurement than the unaffected leg. The affected leg is hot to the touch and red
What classification of lymphedema does the nurse recognize this client has? A) Grade I (Mild) B) Grade II (Moderate) C) Grade III (Severe) D) Grade IV (Extreme)
A nurse has been transferred to another unit in the hospital to perform the same type of duties. What type of transfer is this called?
A) Accommodating B) Lateral C) Diagonal D) Downward