The nurse is obtaining a focused head and neck interview on a client. Which should the nurse ask the client to assess their internal environment?
A. "Have you ever had irradiation to your neck?"
B. "Have you been exposed to chemicals in the work place?"
C. "Do you use any home remedies?"
D. "Does anyone smoke in the home environment?"
Answer: C
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The patient is postoperative day 1 after surgery on the right knee and is to begin to walking with crutches using the three-point gait. Which does the nurse correct for the patient when ambulating with crutches?
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A patient with pancytopenia of unknown origin is scheduled for the following diagnostic tests. The nurse will provide a consent form to sign for which test?
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