Of the methods listed, which is the best option for taking the temperature of an unconscious patient?
A. Oral
B. Axillary
C. Rectal
D. Groin
Answer: C
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a. Describing what has gone wrong and what is likely to happen b. Determining why the problem took so long to develop c. Deciding who caused this problem d. Discussing what the patient should have done differently
What is the most likely infestation site of helminthiasis?
a. Intestine b. Eyes c. Feet d. Lungs
A client asks the nurse to describe NREM stage 3 sleep. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "This is the lightest stage of sleep and is profoundly affected by anxiety." B. "Dreaming occurs here; without dreams you will be irritable and paranoid." C. "This is the deepest stage of sleep; without it you will be tired and depressed." D. "This is also called paradoxical sleep."
A patient comes to the clinic for a physical examination 2 weeks after a last dose of clozapine (Clozaril). The primary care NP should:
a. order a CBC with differential. b. obtain serum lipids and LFTs. c. obtain a serum clozapine level. d. assess for orthostatic hypotension.