During the inspection phase of the physical examination, the nurse notices that the patient's chest wall is round, and the anterior-to-posterior diameter and the lateral diameter are equal
Based on this information, what disease process does the nurse suspect?
A) Lobular pneumonia
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C) Acute respiratory distress syndrome
D) Respiratory syncytial virus
B
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A new mother asks, "Why should I bring my baby in for a checkup? He isn't sick." The nurse's best response is:
a. "He may have a problem that you haven't identified." b. "Well-baby visits allow the doctor to determine whether your baby is growing and developing normally." c. "These visits are required by law to identify communicable diseases." d. "Please ask your pediatrician to explain this to you."
A patient presents at the clinic complaining of back pain that goes all the way down the back of the leg to the foot. What is this type of pain referred to as?
A) Bursitis B) Radiculopathy C) Sciatica D) Tendonitis
A client returned to the nursing unit after having a nephrostomy performed. Over the next 6 hours, drainage in the tube has gone from 40 mL/hr to 12 mL over the last hour. Which interven-tion by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Document the finding in the client's record. b. Evaluate the tube as working in the hand-off report. c. Clamp the tube in preparation for remov-ing it. d. Assess the client's abdomen and vital signs.
A patient has a strong family history of nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. What is the best advice the nurse can give to the patient?
1. Have predispositional genetic testing done to detect the presence of the genetic disorder even though the patient may never develop cancer. 2. Teach the patient the symptoms of colon cancer and suggest a high-fiber diet to prevent cancer. 3. Have regular colonoscopies; if one is abnormal, then predispositional genetic testing is indicated. 4. Have predispositional genetic testing done to detect the presence of colorectal cancer so that treatment can be initiated as early as possible.