When assessing a child for slipped capital femoral epiphysis, which of the following would the nurse identify as a possible risk factor? Select all answers that apply
A) Age younger than 8 years
B) African American ethnicity
C) History of cystic fibrosis
D) Excessive activity
E) Obesity
B, E
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During a health history interview, a female patient states that she has noticed a few drops of clear discharge from her right nipple. What should the nurse do next?
a. Immediately contact the physician to report the discharge. b. Ask her if she is possibly pregnant. c. Ask the patient some additional questions about the medications she is taking. d. Immediately obtain a sample for culture and sensitivity testing.
The health history is an important part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment. Which of the following interventions will improve the accuracy and efficiency of obtaining the history?
A) giving the client a form to complete regarding past medical history as soon as the client arrives for the appointment B) requesting the client bring a list of current medications, including nonprescription medications, taken regularly C) conducting the assessment in an environment with comfortable seating, handicapped-accessible furnishings, proper lighting, and limited noise D) scheduling 30 minutes for the medical history interview
The nurse is answering nursing students' questions about the process of meiosis and mitosis. Which statement by a student should the nurse correct?
A) "In mitosis, cells divide to form an identical cell." B) "Gonadal cells contain 23 chromosomes." C) "Sperm and egg cells are diploid cells." D) "Haploid cells have 23 chromosomes."
The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous calcium. During the infusion, the nurse should:
a. monitor the client's blood pressure during and after infusion. b. infuse the calcium solution as rapidly as possible. c. monitor the infusion site for extravasation, which can cause tissue necrosis. d. maintain the client's room temperature below 70° F to keep the infusion cool.