A nurse is assessing a client with bronchial asthma. What sign and symptom should the
nurse look for in this client?
A) Paroxysms of dyspnea
B) Chills and rigors
C) Reduced respiratory rate
D) Yellowish skin discoloration
A
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A unit has a continuous problem with a certain complication in a specific patient population
One nurse has read extensively about this issue and thinks the problem lies mainly in the unit's failure to follow one or two particular best practices because they use a standardized order set preferred by their physician group. Using the disposition of critical thinking known as analyticity, the best action for this nurse to take is to a. get support from other staff nurses and collectively stop implementing specific orders. b. go directly to the physician group's weekly meeting, asking them to change the orders. c. show evidence to unit management and ask for help in speaking with the physicians. d. take the issue to the hospital's policy and procedures committee, asking for a review.
A few of the more experienced nurses are sitting around a lunch table discussing the changes they are seeing in their skin. Which of the following would be considered normal age-related changes? Select all that apply
A) Thickening of the dermis layer. B) Reduction in subcutaneous tissue. C) Increased hair growth on back and legs. D) Dry, scaly skin.
A client is admitted to the healthcare facility for shortness of breath. Which is an
appropriate initial physical examination for this client? A) Head-to-toe examination B) Body system review C) Focused physical examination D) Observation and inspection
Identify an accurate statement about Parkinson's disease.
A. Parkinson's disease is caused by the destruction of the acetylcholine neurons. B. Parkinson's disease may eventually result in physical disability. C. Parkinson's disease is treated primarily by psychotherapy. D. Parkinson's disease is caused by the degradation of the corpus striatum.