The nurse is preparing to assess the arteriovenous fistula of a client scheduled for dialysis. Which findings should the nurse anticipate?
A. Bulging veins near the surface of the skin.
B. Discoloration of the area.
C. Cool shiny skin.
D. Unilateral edema.
Answer: A
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The nurse is responding to phone calls. Which call should the nurse return first?
1. 37 weeks' gestation, reports no fetal movement for 24 hours. 2. 29 weeks' gestation, reports increased fetal movement. 3. 32 weeks' gestation, reports decreased fetal movement X 2 days. 4. 35 weeks' gestation, reports decreased fetal movement X 4 hours.
A college student visits the student health center. The student has become a vegan. The nurse assesses that the student is deficient in protein intake. Which food should the nurse suggest as a source of protein?
a. Plant-based protein b. Poultry-based protein c. Egg-based protein d. Milk-based protein
The nurse is preparing a teaching session for parents of toddlers to help with meeting the nutritional needs of these children. What should the nurse include in this teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
A) Expect mealtime to last for at least one hour B) Plan mealtimes with nutritious snacks in between C) One or two teaspoons of a food item is an adequate amount D) Remove desired food items to reduce the onset of food jags E) Feed the toddler before the other family members eat a meal
In which position is the patient placed before the insertion of a suppository?
A. prone B. supine C. left lateral D. right lateral