The nurse is assessing a client's past medical history. Which information should the nurse obtain during the assessment?
A. Reason for seeking care.
B. Marital status.
C. Allergies.
D. Health beliefs and practices.
Answer: C
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A) Excitement B) Mental confusion C) Urinary retention D) Drowsiness E) Agitation
A nurse is using the assistance of an interpreter. When interviewing a client who does not speak English, the nurse should:
A) assess the client's vital signs first. B) interpret the effect of deep palpation. C) inspect the symmetry of the facial features. D) observe the client's body language.
The most common factor predisposing a woman to a urinary tract infection is:
A. The use of an oral contraceptive. B. The use of a diaphragm. C. Urinary stasis. D. Calculi.
The client asks the nurse which antihistamines are available as intranasal sprays. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?(Select all that apply.)
1. Loratadine (Claritin) 2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 3. Olopatadine (Patanase) 4. Azelastine (Astelin) 5. Neo-synephrine (Afrin)