A health-conscious young adult female asks the nurse what diagnostic test might help predict the likelihood for developing osteoporosis. Which diagnostic test should the nurse explain?
A. Somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP)
B. Electromyogram (EMG)
C. Arthroscopy
D. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
Answer: D
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To detect a "thrill" upon cardiac assessment, the nurse will perform
A) inspection of the chest. B) palpation of the chest. C) percussion of the lung fields. D) auscultation of the heart sounds.
An 89-year-old man, who was recently discharged from a rehabilitation hospital because of an inability to concentrate and frequent memory lapses, cannot be left alone while his family works
What options should the discharge planning team suggest that will satisfy safety concerns and give the greatest quality of life to the patient? a. Placement in a day care center from 8 AM to 5 PM daily b. Placement in a long-term psychiatric fa-cility c. Placement in a high-security nursing home d. Admission to a general hospital for evalu-ation
Expected normal findings during the inspection of spinal alignment include:
a. asymmetric skin folds at the neck. b. slight right-sided scapular elevation. c. concave lumbar curve. d. the head positioned superiorly to the glu-teal cleft.
A nurse is caring for a client with a head injury. What sign of rising intracranial pressure should the assigned nurse monitor in such a client?
A) Excessive perspiration B) Persistent vomiting C) Falling blood pressure D) Falling body temperature