The nurse is going to auscultate a client's bowel sounds and then percuss the abdomen. The area where the nurse should begin this assessment would be:
a. right upper quadrant. c. left upper quadrant.
b. right lower quadrant. d. left lower quadrant.
ANS: B
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a. "Avoid sexual intercourse for 2 weeks." b. "Call us for fever and pain that does not improve." c. "Sutures will need to be removed in 2 weeks." d. "An ice pack on your incision will help the pain."
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Select all that apply. 1. asthma 2. fibromyalgia 3. heart disease 4. breast cancer 5. ovarian cancer
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Which of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia is not blocked by these drugs and so can be used to warn diabetics of possible decreased blood glucose? 1. Dizziness 2. Increased heart rate 3. Nervousness and shakiness 4. Diaphoresis
A patient who is prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia) has developed swelling around the eyes, nose, and lips. What is the nurse's priority action at this time?
a. Elevate the head of the bed. b. Notify the prescriber. c. Assess the patient's airway. d. Check the patient's blood pressure.