A client complains of deep aching in his lower leg. The nurse completes an assessment focusing on other indicators of
a. bone cancer.
b. infection.
c. muscle strain.
d. neuromuscular impairment.
C
Aches generally indicate a muscle strain, sharp pain may indicate a fracture or infection, and throbbing pain is often bone-related.
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A nurse who provides care on a busy medical unit works with clients who typically undergo numerous tests and examinations during their time in the hospital. Which of the following is an example of a client who has had a laboratory test?
A) A client whose blood sample will be checked for the presence of bacteria B) A client whose trachea and bronchi have been examined with an endoscope C) A client who has had a chest x-ray to determine whether he aspirated some food D) A client who complained of sudden fatigue and was ordered an electrocardiogram
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction. Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess? Select all that apply
A) Dyspnea B) Moist cough C) Restlessness D) Peripheral edema E) Neck vein distention
Which of the following statements about the sleep patterns of toddlers should the nurse incorporate into a teaching plan for parents?
A) Getting the child to sleep can be difficult B) Most toddlers fall asleep easily C) Nightmares are rare in toddlers D) Slow-wave sleep is less than in adults
How do the releasing hormones that are made in the hypothalamus travel to the anterior pituitary?
a. Vessels of the zona fasciculata b. Infundibular process c. Pituitary stalk d. Portal hypophyseal blood vessels