The nurse is caring for a patient who presents to the clinic a small, hard lesion on the eyelid. Which condition is consistent with these findings?
a. Blepharitis
b. Chalazion
c. Hordeolum
d. Conjunctivitis
B
Chalazion is an internal stye caused by infection of the meibomian gland.
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Four hours after a stapedectomy the patient complains that hearing has not improved at all. What knowledge would the nurse use to shape a response?
a. A large percentage of stapedectomies are not successful b. It will take at least 10 days for the graft to heal c. Hearing will not return until edema subsides d. Hearing will improve after irrigation of the ear
A client is receiving glyburide. The nurse assesses the client for a decrease in the drug's effect if which of the following drugs are initiated? Select all that apply
A) Atenolol (Tenormin) B) Amlodipine (Norvasc) C) Phenytoin (Dilantin) D) Lithium (Eskalith) E) Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
When assessing the patient with pulmonary edema, which pulmonary capillary wedge pressure does the nurse anticipate?
A) <10 mmHg B) 10-14 mmHg C) 14-18 mmHg D) > 18 mmHg
Mr. Perez is a Mexican immigrant who migrated to the United States and lives in a Spanish-speaking community with other relatives. He is taken to the ER following a fall at work and is admitted to the hospital for observation
Which of the following is the nurse caring for Mr. Perez aware that he is at risk for? A) cultural assimilation C) cultural imposition B) cultural shock D) cultural blindness