The client is experiencing a pustular inflammation of the eyelash follicle or sebaceous gland on the lid margin that is commonly caused by staphylococcal organisms. The nurse explains to the client that this is:
a. a chalazion c. keratitis
b. conjunctivitis d. a sty
D
A sty is a pustular inflammation of the eyelash follicle or sebaceous gland on the lid margin that is commonly caused by staphylococcal organisms.
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A) "I will blow my nose before instilling the nasal spray." B) "I will report any dizziness, drowsiness, or rapid pulse." C) "I will drink 2,000 to 3,000 mL of fluid daily." D) "I will use it only when I have nasal discharge."
Which may indicate a malignant melanoma in a nevus on a patient's arm?
a. Even coloring of the mole b. Decrease in size of the mole c. Irregular border of the mole d. Symmetry of the mole
The nurse is going to perform range of motion exercises on a patient. Which of the following is incorrect for the nurse to do?
a. Start at the patient's foot and move to the head. b. The head should be rotated 1/4 turn from side to side and then flexed and extended. c. The arms should be flexed and extended and adducted and abducted. d. Do not flex, extend, rotate, abduct, or adduct a joint if the patient complains of discomfort.
The nurse is completing an anthropometric measurement of an individual and should use which instruments to complete this assessment?
A. Yard stick and scale B. Yard stick and tape measure C. Tape measure and ruler D. Tape measure and skinfold caliper