While inspecting the tympanic membrane of an older adult, a nurse notices the membrane is more translucent and sclerotic, which contributes to which hearing impairment?
a. Gradual high-frequency hearing loss associated with aging
b. Conductive hearing loss
c. Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds such as s and th
d. Sensorineural hearing loss
ANS: B
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A. Hot camphorated oil and warm flannel B. Salt pork C. Raw onions D. Sugar and turpentine
Which data found on a client's health history would place her at risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
a. Ovarian cyst 2 years ago b. Recurrent pelvic infections c. Use of oral contraceptives for 5 years d. Heavy menstrual flow of 4 days' duration
The nurse provides instruction to the client about colostomy care at home. Which does the nurse include in client teaching about emptying the pouch?
1. Irrigate the colostomy at every pouch change. 2. Change the pouch every three to five days. 3. Empty pouch when it is at least two thirds full. 4. Expect small areas of reddened peristomal skin.
An appropriate principle of wound irrigation that a nurse can apply is:
A. Moving from infected to healthy tissue B. Using clean irrigation solutions C. Cleaning from the least to the most contaminated area D. Moving toward and cleaning the suture line last