During an assessment of the cranial nerves, a patient tells the nurse of not being able to taste sweet or salty foods. The nurse should focus additional assessment on which cranial nerve?
A) I
B) V
C) VII
D) XII
C
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A nurse assessing a client with colorectal cancer auscultates high-pitched bowel sounds and notes the presence of visible peristaltic waves. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Ask if the client is experiencing pain in the right shoulder. b. Perform a rectal examination and assess for polyps. c. Contact the provider and recommend computed tomography. d. Administer a laxative to increase bowel movement activity.
The word leadership has a connotation of a position that brings with it a title that suggests leading large groups of people. What has nursing identified leadership as?
A) Limited to those with advanced degrees B) Exemplified by nurses who supervise unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) C) Encompassed in the role of an advanced practice nurse D) Inherent to all nursing positions
A 75-year-old man tells the nurse that he has difficulty staying asleep during the night. Which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?
a. Older adults need as much sleep as middle-age and younger adults. Lets talk about your sleep patterns. b. Ill ask the nurse practitioner to prescribe a sleeping pill for you. c. Taking naps during the day can help relieve excessive fatigue and will help you sleep better. d. Lets talk about your sleep schedule and things that may prevent you from getting a restful nights sleep.
A new graduate nurse asks a more experienced nurse, "I know abuse is a problem, but why must we screen all women during routine health contacts for potential abuse?" Which response by the more experienced nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "The Family Violence Prevention Fund mandates it." B) "Consistent risk factors for women at risk have not been identified." C) "The prevalence for physical abuse is 30%." D) "The abuse is typically part of the presenting problem."