A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized abdominal pain. Her physical exam is remarkable for left lower quadrant (LLQ) tenderness. Which of the following should be considered in the differential diagnosis at this time?
a. Endometriosis c. Diverticulitis
b. Colon cancer d. All of the above
D
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The nurse is caring for a client with somatization disorder. When providing a report to the staff on the next shift, it is important for the nurse to relate the:
1. Amount of time the client talked about physical complaints. 2. Trigger for the client's worries. 3. Use of abdominal breathing at the first sign of anxiety. 4. The client's source of the original anxiety.
Herbs have not been approved for use as drugs. How are herbs allowed to be sold?
a. For pain relief b. To improve body strength c. To prolong life d. As diet supplements
A patient being evaluated for cardiac pathology asks the nurse why sodium, calcium, and potassium are so important in the diet. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "The action potentials of the heart muscle cells are dependent on the diffusion of sodium, potassium, and calcium across the cell membrane." 2. "Because you are on potassium supplements, it is important to monitor electrolytes." 3. "Heart rate is affected by the oxygen levels in your body, which involves the attachment of oxygen molecules to these electrolytes." 4. "It is the pacemaker of your heart that is responsible for the heartbeat."
A nurse is scheduled to receive a new client with stage 2 Alzheimer disease. When planning for this client's care, the nurse recalls that the symptom most associated with stage 2 of Alzheimer disease is:
A) Mild memory loss. B) Disorientation concerning time and events. C) Disorientation concerning persons, places, or things. D) A reduction in the gag and swallowing reflex.