A diabetic patient presents with the complaint of right foot pain but denies any recent known injury. He states it has gotten progressively worse over the past few months. On exam, vibratory sense, as well as sensation tested with a monofilament, was abno
The patient's foot is warm, edematous, and misshapen. The nurse practitioner suspects Charcot foot. What intervention is indicated?
A. Warm soaks and return for follow-up in 1 week
B. Referral to a pain management clinic
C. Referral to an orthopedist
D. Referral to a cardiologist for evaluation of peripheral vascular disease
C
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A) It emphasizes the desired outcome of the teaching. B) The steps are similar to those of the nursing process. C) The nurse's perception of the problem is key. D) Evaluation of outcomes is the final step.
A client with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis tells the nurse that even though the primary symptoms of exacerbation are leg spasms and blurred visions, the hardest part is trying to get through the day, since she is so tired
The nurse would identify which of the following nursing diagnoses as a priority for this client? 1. Impaired Physical Mobility 2. Disturbed Sensory Perception 3. Fatigue 4. Self-care Deficit
The nonproprietary name of a medication is more commonly known as its ________.
A. trade name B. generic name C. brand name D. chemical name
The physician orders Methergine 0.3 mg IM for postpartum bleeding. The medication is supplied in 0.2 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word