When inspecting a client's abdomen, the nurse notes which finding as normal?
a. Engorgement of veins around the umbilicus
b. Sudden bulge at the umbilicus when coughing
c. Visible peristalsis in all quadrants
d. Silver-white striae extending from the umbilicus
ANS: D
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ANS:
Which of the following factors is not implicated in rising healthcare costs?
a. Rising expectations of consumers for cure and care b. Marketing of drugs to consumers c. Large administrative staffs to process medical billings d. Rising Medicare costs
You are caring for a patient who is going to have an open renal biopsy. What would be an important nursing action in preparing this patient for the procedure?
A) Discuss the diagnosis with the family. B) Bathe the patient before the procedure with aseptic soap. C) Give antibiotics before sending the patient to surgery. D) Keep the patient NPO.
A nursing student's current clinical placement is in a large, inner-city hospital that serves clients from a wide variety of cultures. How should the student approach the prospect of working closely with members of another culture?
A) Try to learn as much as she can know about other cultures B) Arrange to provide care for clients whose cultures are similar to hers C) Try to identify the cultures that have the healthiest approach to life D) Explain her culture to clients and their families whenever possible