The nurse uses indirect percussion to assess the abdomen. What is the purpose of percussion?
A) To assess areas of tenderness
B) To assess organ and tissue density
C) To assess areas of inflammation
D) To assess consistency
B
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A) abortions in questionable pregnancies. B) the use of medications during pregnancies C) less than a 20-pound weight gain for 9 months D) early prenatal care with genetic screening
1/3 à· 1/2 = _____
a. 2/3 b. 1/5 c. 2/5 d. 1 1/3
An elder Hispanic patient in progressive shock lingers on the verge of death. The nurse must understand some of the cultural influences of the family, and the patient must be especially respected at this time
In general, the patient's cultural background dictates that the medical team should: 1. allow any and all cultural rituals. 2. remind the family that the patient can be comforted by their familiar voices. 3. restrict the ministrations of the folk healer. 4. suggest that small children not see the patient.
The parents demonstrate that they have understood the nurse's teaching with regard to colostomy stoma care for their infant if they state:
1. "We will change the colostomy bag with each wet diaper.". 2. "We will use adhesive enhancers when we change the bag.". 3. "We will watch for skin irritation around the stoma.". 4. "We will expect a small amount of bleeding after cleansing the area around the stoma.".