The nurse is assessing a client with cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Which intervention should be implemented?
1. Use astringent lotion on the face and skin
2. Inspect the skin weekly for open areas or rashes
3. Dry the skin thoroughly by patting
4. Apply anti-itch medication between the toes
3. Dry the skin thoroughly by patting
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You are teaching a patient from a general teaching plan that has been set up for all patients with type 2 diabetes. What would be your first consideration if this patient is unable to perform her blood glucose test without assistance?
1. The patient has not accepted her diagnosis. 2. The patient feels the test strip is wrong for testing her blood. 3. The patient is having problems understanding the process. 4. The learning objectives should be less specific for this patient.
A female patient comes to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, a temperature of 101° F, and a foul-smelling, purulent vaginal discharge. These assessments lead the nurse to suspect:
a. pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). b. gonorrhea. c. syphilis. d. vaginosis.
The nurse is assessing clients on site at a multi-vehicle accident. Triage clients in the order they should receive care. (Place in order of priority.)
a. A 50-year-old with chest trauma and difficulty breathing b. A mother frantically looking for her 6-year-old son c. An 8-year-old with a broken leg in his father's arms d. A 60-year-old with facial lacerations and confusion e. A pulseless male with a penetrating head wound
A client reports pain as being a 2 on a scale from 0 to 10. Which pain medications should the nurse consider for the client at this time?
1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 2. Ibuprofen (Motrin) 3. Naproxen (Naprosyn) 4. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) 5. Methadone (Dolophine)