The nurse is caring for a child with a possible diagnosis of muscular dystrophy. What will be used to confirm this diagnosis that should be explained to the parents?
A) An x-ray
B) A muscle biopsy
C) Blood work
D) A surgical consult
Ans: B
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a. Situation b. Background c. Assessment d. Recommendation
The nurse assesses a client who has a hemothorax and a chest tube inserted on the right side. What finding requires immediate attention?
a. Pain at the chest tube insertion site b. Fluctuation in the water seal chamber with breathing c. Puffiness of the skin around the chest tube insertion site and a crackling feeling d. Dullness to percussion on the affected side
The nurse instructing a patient in the use combined oral contraceptives knows that additional teaching is required when the patient makes the statement, "Taking combined oral contraceptives will give me a:
1. "Lower risk for breast cancer.". 2. "Higher risk for cervical cancer.". 3. "Lower risk for ovarian cancer.". 4. "Higher risk for uterine cancer.".
The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on sickle cell anemia. Which describes the pathologic changes of sickle cell anemia?
a. Sickle-shaped cells carry excess oxygen. b. Sickle-shaped cells decrease blood viscosity. c. Increased red blood cell destruction occurs. d. Decreased adhesion of sickle-shaped cells occurs.