The nurse is collecting data on a patient with an aortic aneurysm. Which manifestation should the nurse expect to find?
a. Paralysis
b. Back pain
c. Chest pain
d. Ankle edema
ANS: B
Back pain is a classic sign of aortic aneurysm. A. C. D. Paralysis, chest pain, and ankle edema are not manifestations associated with an aortic aneurysm.
You might also like to view...
An older patient reports having a white patch inside the mouth. The nurse assesses a 2 cm by 2 cm lesion on the inner aspect of the left jaw. How should the nurse respond to the patient?
1. "Rinse with a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide and water." 2. "The white patch is the result of aging and no cause for concern." 3. "You should contact your healthcare provider for an evaluation of the area." 4. "I think the patch looks like a bacterial infection and you will most likely need an antibiotic."
Religions that recognize many gods with different levels of power and status, such as Hinduism, are called ____________________ religions
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 45-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of a vaginal discharge. The clinician identifies clue cells on the vaginal smear. Which of the following diagnoses is associated with this finding?
a. Trichomonas b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Human papillomavirus (HPV) d. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Use a half-life of 4 hours to determine the amount of a drug left in the body at 2 p.m. if a dose of 200 mg was administered intravenously at 6 a.m.
A. 50 mg B. 25 mg C. 12.5 mg D. None of the above