Physical assessment of a client's immune system involves which of the following?
a. neurological, lymphatic and circulatory sys-tem
b. lymphatic and circulatory system
c. the entire body
d. the lymphatic system
C
Physical assessment of the immune system involves the entire body.
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A) Elevate the arm above the shoulder 3 to 4 times daily. B) Avoid moving the elbow, wrist, and fingers until bone remodeling is complete. C) Engage in active range of motion using the affected arm. D) Use the arm for light activities within the range of motion.
The nurse is caring for a client with dark skin and needs to assess the skin for jaundice. Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse in this situation?
1. Use a bright lamp and a magnifying glass. 2. Document "unable to assess" for skin changes. 3. Assess the skin the same way you would inspect a client with lighter skin. 4. Inspect the lips, oral mucosa, sclera, conjunctivae, and palms.
How does Healthy People 2020 address persons with disabilities?
a. Suggests specific therapies and techniques for working with this population b. Recognizes disabled individuals as pro-ductive citizens c. Recommends the development of com-munity health centers d. Emphasizes increased access to services for this population
A 35-year-old woman asks the nurse about oral contraceptives. The nurse learns that the patient smokes and has a family history of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The nurse will suggest that the patient
a. discuss a progestin-only oral contraceptive with her provider. b. may want to consider having a tubal ligation. c. use a transdermal contraceptive product. d. will not be a candidate for oral contraceptive products.