The nurse is preparing to assess for fremitus in a client. Which factor should the nurse recognize may result in absent fremitus?
A. Sinus infection.
B. Cardiac arrhythmias.
C. Obesity.
D. Loud voice.
Answer: C
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Which assessment questions would the nurse ask to determine the depth of this injury? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "How close were you to the source?" 2. "How long were you exposed to the source?" 3. "How hot did the source get?" 4. "Was steam produced during the accident?" 5. "Where did the radiation enter and exit your body?"
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a. angina. b. acute rheumatic fever. c. cardiac amyloidosis. d. aortic sclerosis.
An unlicensed assistive person (UAP) is working on a rehabilitation unit. Which task would be appropriate for this person to delegate?
1. Taking and recording vital signs 2. Assisting with bathing 3. Making a bed 4. An unlicensed assistive person may not delegate tasks.