The nurse is performing the physical examination of a client with a suspected neurologic disorder. In addition to assessing other parts of the body, the nurse should assess for neck rigidity
Which of the following methods should help the nurse assess for neck rigidity correctly? A) Moving the head toward both sides
B) Lightly tapping the lower portion of the neck to detect sensation
C) Moving the head and chin toward the chest
D) Gently pressing the bones on the neck
C
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Which of the following best describes the primary reason that Americans are concerned about health care?
a. Politicians are discussing how to improve health care. b. The media has provided mixed messages about the health care system. c. Our national health care costs keep increasing. d. The new health care system offers free services to Americans.
An older adult patient newly diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is being educated on the possibility of developing a foot ulcer. What assessment finding indicates the pa-tient may have an ulcer resulting from this disease?
a. Deep, necrotic, and painless sore b. Shiny, dry, cyanotic skin surrounding the ulcer c. Ulcer appears shallow, crusty with warm skin d. Sore that has dull pain and is oozing
The nurse is aware that which group(s) of antihypertensive drugs are less effective in African-American clients?
a. Diuretics b. Calcium channel blockers and vasodilators c. Beta blockers and ACE inhibitors d. Alpha blockers
A sick or injured child's general appearance is MOST reflective of:
A) the etiology of the problem. B) his or her cardiovascular status. C) his or her central nervous system function. D) his or her ability to be consoled.