The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted male patient is unable to feel either kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Obtain a urine specimen to check for hematuria.
b. Document the information on the assessment form.
c. Ask the patient about any history of recent sore throat.
d. Ask the health care provider about scheduling a renal ultrasound.
b. Document the information on the assessment form.
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The nurse, using an interpreter to communicate with a client from a different culture, is concerned that the client's body language does not match the content the interpreter provides
Which of the following communication issues does this situation describe? 1. Stereotyping 2. Intrinsic distortion 3. Conflict 4. Extrinsic distortion
A client has a deep wound with areas of exudate and eschar. Which would be the fastest way to debride this wound?
1. Surgical 2. Chemical 3. Autolytic 4. Mechanical