What does the combining form aden/o mean?
A) Abdomen
B) Gland
C) Joint
D) Artery
B
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What would the nurse include in a teaching plan for the pregnant patient who has iron deficiency anemia and has been placed on iron supplements? (Select all that apply.)
a. Citrus fruits enhance absorption of iron. b. Bran products support iron deficiency. c. Milk will disguise the taste of the iron. d. The iron therapy will continue for about 3 months. e. Tea should be avoided while taking iron.
During a head-to-toe assessment, the nurse assesses the patient's abdomen. Which area should the nurse assess next?
a. Chest b. Arms c. Legs and feet d. Perineal area
The nurse is caring for a client who is immobile from a recent stroke. Which intervention does the nurse implement to prevent complications in this client?
a. Position the client with the unaffected side down. b. Apply sequential compression stockings. c. Instruct the client to turn the head from side to side. d. Teach the client to touch and use both sides of the body.
A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit complaining of feeling invisible "parasites" biting her skin. She complains of overwhelming fatigue and body aches
She suffers from hair loss, skin lesions, rashes, and blue or red "fibers" that sprout from her lesions. She sees tiny black specks, like coffee grounds, on her arms. After expressing how frightening it must be to feel this way, what assessment question should the nurse ask next? A) "Can you show me the lesions and black specks?" B) "Are these feelings causing you to want to hurt yourself in anyway?" C) "What did your doctor tell you about these complaints?" D) "When did you start noticing these symptoms?"