A 55-year-old male tells the nurse that he feels like his life has no meaning. The nurse realizes this client is at risk for developing:
a. a mental illness.
b. physical health problems.
c. a midlife crisis.
d. marital problems.
ANS: C
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A patient with chronic arteriosclerotic disease complains of severe pain in the calf, foot, and ankle, followed by numbness. If the patient has an embolus of the lower extremity arteries, what additional physical sign will the nurse find?
A) History of claudication B) Black tips of toes C) No foot pulses on affected foot D) Bilateral cool skin on lower extremities
A nurse is educating a group of nursing assistants in long-term care on the prevention of skin tears. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the education? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lubricate the resident's skin with moist-urizers twice daily b. Ensure that the resident has adequate nu-trition and hydration c. Bathe the resident in hot soapy water d. Avoid the use of lifting shifts when trans-ferring the resident e. Dress the resident in long sleeves and long pants to protect the extremities
The nurse is caring for a client with inflammation and is doing the morning assessment. Which of the following manifestations indicate a systemic reaction associated with an inflammatory response?
1. Erythema 2. Pain 3. Tachypnea 4. Edema
Describe the education necessary for patients that are prescribed penicillin drugs.
What will be an ideal response?