A client complains of frequent sinus headaches. During transillumination of the frontal sinuses, a red glow is noted. The nurse anticipates which of the following?
A) The physician will write a prescription for antibiotics.
B) The drainage will need to be cultured.
C) A repeat procedure will be done in 1 week to compare findings.
D) The headaches are most likely not from a sinus infection.
D
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OASIS is an assessment instrument necessary to complete if the client
A. Requires home-makers assistance. B. Is a Medicare client. C. Is referred for services by a county hospital. D. Has a private insurance plan.
While the nurse is collecting the client's personal history, the client states, "I've been taking prednisone for years and I hate it. I am stopping it today." How will the nurse respond?
A) "Continuing with therapy is a personal choice." B) "You may no longer experience the benefits of treatment." C) "The side effects of prednisone are difficult for you." D) "Discontinuing treatment suddenly is extremely dangerous."
The client has experienced a postpartum hemorrhage at six hours postpartum. After controlling the hemorrhage, the client's partner asks what would cause a hemorrhage. How should the nurse respond?
A. "Sometimes the uterus relaxes and excessive bleeding occurs." B. "The blood collected in the vagina, and poured out when your partner stood up." C. "Bottle feeding prevents the uterus from getting enough stimulation to contract." D. "The placenta had embedded into the uterine tissue abnormally."
If the patient is unable to lift her hips to receive the bedpan, you should
A) lift her by placing your hands at her waist and below the buttocks, then quickly inserting the bedpan. B) elevate the patient's buttocks by lacing your hands behind her knees and lifting upward. C) roll the patient on her side, place the pan, then return the patient to her back. D) elevate the head of the bed to make it easier to lift her hips.