The nurse is preparing to assess a client's lymph nodes. Which technique should the nurse use?
A. Applying gentle, circular pressure.
B. Applying strong, deep pressure.
C. Attempting to push the nodes into the muscle.
D. Assessing each side separately.
Answer: A
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The nurse is providing teaching about home care for an 8-year-old boy with widespread sunburn on his back and shoulders. Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Cool compresses may help cool the burn." B) "He should manually peel off any flaking skin." C) "Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen are helpful." D) "He should avoid hot showers or baths for a couple of days."
Your patient is ready to be discharged home after a cataract extraction with intraocular lens implant. You are teaching your patient about signs and symptoms that need to be reported to the ophthalmologist immediately
You know that the patient understands when he says what? A) "I need to call the doctor if I get nauseated." B) "I need to call the doctor if I have a light morning discharge." C) "I need to call the doctor if I get a scratchy feeling." D) "I need to call the doctor if I see flashing lights."
A patient has actinic keratosis and is unable to tolerate the effects of fluorouracil. The provider orders the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac sodium [Solaraze] 3% gel
What will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication? a. "Apply this medication three times daily for 30 days." b. "Dry skin, itching, and rash are common local side effects." c. "This drug has the same risk of GI side effects as with oral NSAIDs." d. "You do not need to protect your skin from sunlight with diclofenac."
The nurse is best demonstrating perseverance by:
1. Having a perfect attendance record 2. Completing a lengthy course on current chemotherapies 3. Repeatedly irrigating the nasogastric tube until it is patent 4. Sitting with a client until she is ready to discuss why she is crying