The client has had a fever, ranging from 99.8°F orally to 103°F orally over the last 24 hours. The client's fever would be classified as:
1) Constant.
2) Intermittent.
3) Relapsing.
4) Remittent.
ANS: 4
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A) Range of motion of the spine B) Posterior chest excursion C) Head and neck range of motion D) Jugular vein distention
The function of the cremaster muscle in men is to
a. Aid in voluntary control of excretion of urine. b. Entrap blood in the penis to produce an erection. c. Assist with transporting sperm. d. Aid in temperature control of the testicles.
Which of the following statements are true regarding Gilligan's study of the psychosocial development of women? Select all that apply
a. Progression through each of the three stages reflects greater depth in understanding the relationship of self and others. b. Phase 3 focuses on the concern for survival. c. Gilligan suggests a linear progression moving from one phase to the next. d. Phase 2, focusing on good, includes a sense of goodness as self-sacrifice. e. Gilligan's model is considered an ethic of care.
The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has chosen to formula-feed her infant. The nurse will plan to instruct the client to:
1. Apply a heating pad to breasts for comfort. 2. Wear a breast shield to correct nipple inversion. 3. Wear a supportive brassiere continuously for 72 hours. 4. Use the manual breast pump provided to express milk.