The nurse assesses thick white plaques on the hard palate of a client. Which of the following would the nurse do next?
A) Further evaluate for AIDS.
B) Refer the client for medication.
C) Asses laboratory values for zinc deficiency.
D) Assess the client for signs of jaundice.
B
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1) Normal urine output 2) Strong peripheral pulses 3) Clear breath sounds bilaterally 4) Normal muscle strength
The nurse is transferring to a high-acuity unit where many patients receive intermittent hemodialysis. Which patient characteristic would the nurse expect?
1. Patients whose hemodynamic status requires slow removal of waste products 2. Patients whose kidney injury will resolve since intermittent dialysis is only done temporarily 3. Patients whose blood pressure and heart rate can be stabilized 4. Patients who have few imbalances in electrolyte levels
The client has a consistent and regular heart rate of 128 beats/min. What physiologic alterations would be consistent with this finding?
A. A decrease in cardiac output and blood pressure B. An increase in cardiac output and blood pressure C. An increase in blood pressure and decrease in cardiac output D. A decrease in blood pressure and increase in cardiac output
The nurse is reviewing data collected during a patient's health history. What information would indicate a disorder of the pituitary gland?
A. Carpal spasms B. Hyperpigmentation of the skin C. Enlarged thyroid nodule D. Dwarfism