During the physical examination of a client, the nurse examines the anterior, posterior, and lateral chest walls to assess which of the following?
A) Deviation from the midline C) Evidence of muscle weakness
B) Difficulty in swallowing D) Suppressed gag reflex
C
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An overweight 53-year-old patient complains of severe pain in his right big toe. He has never had any problem like this before. Aspiration of the joint reveals uric acid crystals. The doctor will probably order:
1. salicylates. 2. NSAIDs. 3. allopurinol. 4. colchicine.
The nurse is admitting a critical client to the ICU. During the nutrition assessment, the nurse uses a simple method for estimating the client's total calorie needs based on his weight of 60 kg and the fact that he is not obese
Approximately how many calories would this client require? A) 1260 to 1360 calories C) 1500 to 1800 calories B) 1320 to 1440 calories D) 1800 to 2400 calories
A 45-year-old diabetic client has to void urine more often than usual. However, the volume of urine is not increased. Based on this information, what term should the nurse use to describe the client's condition in the electronic medication record?
A) Incontinence B) Dysuria C) Frequency D) Polyuria
The JCAHO standards of care for pain management apply to all clinical settings, including psychiatric–mental health settings. The primary goal of pain management is to do what?
A) Eliminate all causes of pain for the client. B) Educate the client about reasons for pain. C) Medicate the client until the pain is manageable. D) Reduce or eliminate pain, or make it more manageable.