When assessing a client diagnosed with Tourette's disorder, it would be most important for the nurse to assess for which of the following?
A) Inattention to detail
B) Verbal outbursts
C) Willful defiance of rules
D) Somatic complaints
B
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The nurse is caring for an elderly client in a nursing home. The client has been extremely irritable the entire day. In planning the client's care, an appropriate snack to offer the client to decrease the irritability would be a:
A) Chocolate candy bar. B) Handful of raisins. C) Granola bar. D) Glass of milk.
The nurse is teaching a class of senior citizens about the risk factors for prostate cancer. Which of the following would the nurse mention? Select all that apply
A) Age older than 65 years B) Asian American heritage C) Excessive alcohol use D) Diet high in animal fats E) Environmental exposure F) Low levels of PSA
The nurse is assessing a neonate born by vacuum extraction. What assessment does the nurse perform to detect possible subgaleal hemorrhage?
A. Measure serial head circumference. B. Monitor the neonate for bradycardia. C. Inspect the frontal aspect of the head. D. Look for backward positioning of the ears.
A person who speaks on behalf of the patient is a/an ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).