In traditional Chinese medicine reading a pulse is part of palpation (a diagnostic method.. A fast pulse might indicate a problem with an overactive heart or liver; a slow pulse might indicate a sluggish digestive system.
a. True
b. False
a. True
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The nurse is going to perform light palpation. Which statement regarding light palpation is true?
1. It is a gentle downward movement of the hand in a circular fashion. 2. It is done by using two hands to apply pressure. 3. It is only done by the health care provider. 4. It should cause the client pain.
The outer layer of the epidermis provides the most effective barrier to penetration of the skin by environmental factors. Which of the following is an example of penetration by an environmental factor?
A) An insect bite B) Dehydration C) Sunburn D) Excessive perspiration
Which manifestation of Graves' disease is unaffected by medical treatment for the hyperthy-roidism?
A. Thinning hair B. Exophthalmos C. Weight loss D. Tachycardia
Parents bring their 15 year-old son to the mental health clinic for evaluation on referral from the school nurse
They say he has been fluctuating from acting "jittery and overly talkative" to being completely depressed and unable to "get out of bed or get dressed." The pediatric nurse suspects that the patient might be experiencing the symptoms of: A) schizophrenia. B) bipolar disorder. C) major depressive disorder. D) autism spectrum disorder.