The nurse notes that a client has xanthelasma during an assessment. Which cardiovascular condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Diabetes.
B. Elevated cholesterol.
C. Premature atherosclerosis.
D. Liver disease.
Answer: C
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Which statement indicates that the nurse understands the pain experienced by an older adult?
a. "Older adults must learn to tolerate pain." b. "Pain is a normal process of aging and is to be expected." c. "Pain indicates a pathologic condition or an injury and is not a normal process of aging." d. "Older individuals perceive pain to a lesser degree than do younger individuals."
A patient is taking diethylcarbamazine [Hetrazan] to treat a filarial infestation. The patient reports intense itching and a rash after several days of therapy. What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. These symptoms are caused by death of the parasite. b. This is a minor, direct adverse effect of the drug. c. This is a sign the infestation is worsening. d. This warrants discontinuation of the drug.
When assessing a community's needs, which of the following would the nurse most likely complete first?
A) Familiarization assessment B) Problem-oriented assessment C) Community subsystem assessment D) Comprehensive assessment
The nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's arterial blood gas analysis. What should the nurse recognize as being a normal blood pH?
a. 7.29 b. 7.31 c. 7.38 d. 7.48