A client is being seen in the clinic for suspected nasal obstruction from a foreign body. The nurse recognizes which finding as most consistent with this diagnosis?
a. Unilateral foul-smelling drainage
b. Bilateral purulent green-yellow discharge
c. Bilateral bloody discharge
d. Unilateral watery discharge
ANS: A
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A. Assess the child's postprocedural pain status. B. Document hemodynamic assessments. C. Have the parents return to the room to comfort the child. D. Perform hand hygiene and dispose of equipment.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive a cholinergic blocking drug. Which of the following would the nurse identify, if found, as contraindicating the use of the drug? Select all that apply
A) Pancreatitis B) Diabetes C) Asthma D) Glaucoma E) Myocardial infarction
The nurse is providing home care instructions to a patient who has recently had a skin graft. It's most important that the patient remember to:
A) Use cosmetic camouflage techniques. B) Protect the graft from direct sunlight. C) Continue physical therapy. D) Apply lubricating lotion to the graft site.
The nurse is obtaining a health history from parents whose 4-month-old boy has congenital hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings would be most likely?
A) The child shows above-normal growth for his age. B) The child is active and playful. C) The skin is pink and healthy-looking. D) It is difficult to keep the child awake.