Upon inspection, the nurse notes that Mr. Green has a barrel chest. What is the normal anteroposterior (AP)-to-lateral chest ratio?
A) 1:1
B) 1:2
C) 1:3
D) 1:4
B
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When the mother of a child with gastroesophageal reflux calls the clinic nurse to report that her baby is vomiting small amounts of blood, the nurse explains that the esophagus has been irritated by _______ ________
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Identify the best course of action by the researcher who finds no statistical significance during the analysis of data
1. The researcher should table the study due to a lack of viability. 2. The researcher should reevaluate the study for revision prior to publication. 3. The researcher must be certain the study identifies a need for change in order to be of value to the nursing community. 4. The researcher should report the findings as not significant for recommending change in practice or education.
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Addison disease. Which signs and symptoms should lead the nurse to suspect an adrenal crisis?
a. Hypertension and abdominal pain b. Confusion and tachycardia c. Bradycardia and nausea d. Widening pulse pressure and shortness of breath
Which diagnostic indicator confirms the presence of active tuberculosis?
A. Positive PPD test B. The presence of calcified lesions on chest x-ray C. The presence of M. tuberculosis in a sputum culture D. The combined clinical manifestations of weight loss, night sweats, fever, and cough productive of mucopurulent bloody sputum