While auscultating a patient's neck, the nurse hears a soft, low-pitched, rushing sound. This indicates:
A) Narrowing of the internal or external jugular vein.
B) Dilatation of the internal or external jugular vein.
C) Narrowing of the carotid or temporal artery.
D) Dilatation of the carotid or temporal artery.
C
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a. Bypassing the patient's feelings to promote ethical standards. b. Establishing minimal passing standards for testing. c. Requiring the nurse to use critical thinking for the highest level of quality nursing care. d. Utilizing evidence-based practice based on nurses' needs.
The nurse decides to use the health belief model for a wellness walking program for older adults. The walk is to begin each day at 8 PM. Each day a different participant is to start a chain of phone calls to other participants to remind all to attend
The nurse informs the clients in the clinic that walking will improve their overall health and well-being. Two older adults show up the first night and none the second. Which information should the nurse gather to explain the failure of the program? (Select all that apply.) A) The severity of the physical challenge related to the client population B) What stands in the way of taking action toward the goal of health promotion C) The presence or absence of cues needed for the program to achieve success D) The presence or absence of a strong team leader among the participants E) The need to increase persuasion when implementing the program
The nurse is caring for a client with a right femur fracture. Which category of bone should the nurse identify the femur as when discussing the fracture with the client?
A. Flat. B. Long. C. Short. D. Irregular.
A pediatric nurse is caring for a group of 4-year-old patients. Four of the patients have the following diagnoses. The child being treated for which diagnosis will most need help understanding what is happening to him or her?
A) Burns sustained in a fireworks accident B) Broken bones sustained in a fall C) Lung and spleen damage sustained in a car accident D) A rash suspected of being measles