While conducting a physical examination with a patient, the nurse is using the fingers to detect vibration. Which of the following examination techniques is the nurse using?
a. Inspection c. Percussion
b. Auscultation d. Palpation
D
The technique of palpation uses the hands and finger to assess temperature, texture, pulses, and swelling, vibration, and shape and consistency of organs or masses.
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A) True B) False
The hospice nurse reviews the care provided to a dying client. Which observations indicate that outcomes have been reached for this client?
Select all that apply. A) The client discusses fears regarding death. B) The client expresses the intention to recover from the illness. C) The client is medicated for pain as needed. D) The client is resting comfortably. E) The family is informed of any changes in the client's condition.
You are doing a preoperative assessment on a patient going to surgery. The patient informs you that he drinks six to eight beers each day and has for the last 15 years. What postoperative difficulties can the nurse anticipate for this patient?
A) Delirium tremens immediately following surgery B) Delirium tremens within 72 hours after his last alcohol drink C) Delirium tremens upon administration of general anesthesia D) Delirium tremens 1 week after his last alcohol drink
The client with lung cancer who is receiving radiation therapy tells you that she has all the following health problems. Which one is most likely a result of the radiation therapy?
A. Thinning scalp hair B. Pain in the left shoulder C. Difficulty swallowing solid food D. Heart palpitations and night sweats