When assessing the skin of a client with cardiovascular disorder, what do sparse hair growth on the legs and thick toenails indicate?
A) Diseased heart valves C) Varicosities
B) Turbulent blood flow D) Poor circulation
D
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The nurse assesses the patient receiving phentolamine (Regitine) and suspects what finding is an adverse effect of the medication?
A) Hypertension B) Wheezing C) Tachycardia D) Depressed respirations
Which of the following causes odor in perspiration?
A) Sunlight B) Bacteria on the skin C) Air pollutants D) Cloudy environment
A patient had chest tube insertion for a pneumothorax. External suction was discontinued yesterday. This morning the nurse assesses tidaling in the water-seal chamber. What nursing action is indicated?
1. Collaborate with the healthcare provider regarding need to reinstitute the external suction. 2. Check the connections between the chest tube and the drainage system. 3. No action is necessary as this is an expected occurrence. 4. Have the patient cough forcefully.
A 40-year-old nurse is taking a health history from a 20-year-old Hispanic man and notes that he looks down at the floor when he answers questions. What should the nurse understand about this behavior?
A) The patient is embarrassed by the questions. B) This is culturally appropriate behavior. C) The patient dislikes the nurse. D) The patient does not understand what is being asked.