A patient accepts the fact that he needs bypass surgery for a blocked artery and is admitted into the hospital. Which one of the following stages of illness is this patient experiencing?
A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) Stage 3 D) Stage 4
C
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An older adult patient has been treated for a venous ulcer and a plan is in place to prevent the occurrence of future ulcers. What should the nurse include in this plan?
A) Use of supplementary oxygen to aid tissue oxygenation B) Daily use of normal saline compresses on the lower limbs C) Daily administration of prophylactic antibiotics D) A high-protein diet that is rich in vitamins
What technique should the nurse use to best auscultate the second heart sound?
A. Place the bell of the stethoscope at the base of the heart. B. Place the diaphragm of the stethoscope at the base of the heart. C. Place the bell of the stethoscope at the left sternal border of the heart. D. Place the diaphragm of the stethoscope at the left sternal border of the heart.
Light skin and thin body habitus are risk factors for:
a. rheumatoid arthritis. b. osteoarthritis. c. congenital bony defects. d. osteoporosis.
While assisting with the admission of a new resident to the long-term care facility, the nurse notes the patient's feet are moist with dry skin on the heels. The toenails are long and brittle. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. File the nails. b. Dry feet well. c. Apply lotion to the feet. d. Soak feet in warm water.