A female client arrives at a healthcare facility complaining of frequent chest pain that
disappears after some time. Assessment reveals that the pain does not seem to be acute.
The physician suspects heartburn.
Which question should the nurse ask to validate this
interpretation?
A) What immunizations have you had?
B) When was your last menstrual period?
C) Do you have digestive problems?
D) Have you passed blood in your stool or urine?
C
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The nurse should examines a child admitted with a diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis for which of the following additional health problems?
a. developmental delays c. nutritional anemia b. emaciated appearance d. obesity
A patient asks the nurse why the provider has ordered a transdermal form of a medication. How will the nurse respond?
a. "The patch can always be cut when dosage adjustments are needed." b. "Drug levels fluctuate less with the patch." c. "There are fewer systemic side effects with transdermal patches." d. "There is less risk of toxicity when using a patch."
A nurse is teaching a class at a community center on communicable diseases. Which statement by a member of the class best demonstrates understanding of the epidemiology of head lice?
a. "All socioeconomic groups are at risk for this infestation." b. "Head lice affect only people in crowded environments." c. "Head lice are transmitted only by direct person-to-person contact." d. "The infestation can be acquired from house pets."
A person can get in trouble for plagiarism only if the person intended to plagiarize
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.