Which of the following aspects helps the nurse to detect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage when examining a client after a significant head injury?
A) Change in the level of consciousness (LOC)
B) Signs of increased intracranial pressure (IICP)
C) Halo sign
D) Swelling
C
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a. Eyes b. Lungs c. Ears d. Skin e. Intestine f. Perineum
The nurse is caring for a 52-year-old woman whose aunt and mother died of breast cancer. The patient states, "My doctor and I talked about Tamoxifen to help prevent breast cancer. Do you think it will work?" What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Yes, it's known to have a slight protective effect." B) "Yes, but studies also show an increased risk of osteoporosis." C) "You won't need to worry about getting cancer as long as you take Tamoxifen." D) "Tamoxifen is known to be a highly effective protective measure."
The nurse assesses an 80-year-old for age-related changes to the eye, which are (select all that apply):
1. decreased tear production. 2. eyeball sunk deep in orbit. 3. hyperopia. 4. eye lashes diminished. 5. arcus senilis.
Which drug for glaucoma control would be the best choice for a patient who has only one arm and whose daughter visits every evening?
a. Timolol (Timoptic) b. Travoprost (Travatan) c. Apraclonidine (Iopidine) d. Pilocarpine (Adsorbocarpine)