The nurse assesses the client for common musculoskeletal clinical manifestations, which include (Select all that apply)
a. infection.
b. limited range of motion.
c. pain.
d. stiffness.
e. swelling.
A, B, C, D, E
Other common manifestations include deformity and sensory changes.
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The nurse, while talking with a client, notices that the client appears ill at ease and is not forthcoming with information but smiles and nods, verbally agreeing with everything the nurse says. How does the nurse interpret this assessment?
1. The client understands and agrees with what the nurse is saying. 2. The client doesn't speak English and doesn't understand what the nurse is saying. 3. The client's nonverbal language negates the verbal agreement. 4. The client is not interested in what the nurse is saying.
A 13-year-old patient has juvenile arthritis. He has recently had oral surgery and was told by the surgeon to take aspirin for the pain. The nurse will monitor for which of the following?
A) Bronchoconstriction B) Hepatotoxicity C) Aplastic anemia D) Agranulocytosis
The client is being prepared for home oxygen use. The client's spouse smokes two to three packs of cigarettes per day. Which is the nurse's priority instruction to the client and spouse?
1. Inform the health care provider that home oxygen use would be dangerous for this client. 2. Instruct the spouse on the need to smoke outside. 3. Instruct the spouse on the hazards of smoking in the same room with the client. 4. Instruct the spouse to quit smoking.
Which of the following are symptoms of mononucleosis? Select all that apply
a. Sore throat d. Otitis media b. Fever e. Splenomegaly c. Apnea f. Cervical adenitis