During a health history, a client reports complaints of headaches. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing cluster headaches?
A) Pain radiating from eye to temporal region
B) Throbbing and severe pain
C) Report of ringing in the ears prior to headache
D) Additional complaint of sensitivity to light
A
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A nurse is teaching a patient who has a second-degree burn on one arm about the use of a topical anesthetic for pain. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will apply a thin layer of the medication to a small area of skin." b. "I will cover the burn with a dressing after applying the medication." c. "I will make sure to apply the medication to the entire burn area." d. "I will use the medication only on the most painful, blistered areas."
Mouth care for the unconscious client for prevention of aspiration includes placing the client in:
A. Prone position B. Sims' position C. Supine position D. High-Fowler's position
The patient is a 20-year-old college student who has type 1 diabetes and normally walks each evening as part of an exercise regimen
The patient plans to enroll in a swimming class. Which adjustment should be made based on this information? a. Time the morning insulin injection so that the peak action will occur during swimming class. b. Delete normal walks on swimming class days. c. Delay the meal before the swimming class until the session is over. d. Monitor glucose level before, during, and after swimming to determine the need for alterations in food or insulin.
The nurse instructs the client with heart failure to weight themselves at the same time each day using the same scale. When should the client contact the physician?
A) If the weight gain is more than 3 lb in 1 week. B) If the weight gain is more than 4 lb in 1 month. C) If the weight gain is more than 2 lb in 24 hours. D) If the weight gain is more than 1 lb in 48 hours.