What sign should a nurse report when caring for the patient with AIDS who has cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma?
a. Nausea
b. Fatigue
c. Abdominal pain
d. Weight loss
C
Abdominal pain may be an indication of organ involvement from Kaposi sarcoma.
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A nurse assesses a client who has a nasal fracture. The client reports constant nasal drainage, a headache, and difficulty with vision. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Collect the nasal drainage on a piece of filter paper. b. Encourage the client to blow his or her nose. c. Perform a test focused on a neurologic examination. d. Palpate the nose, face, and neck.
Which client observation indicates that interventions provided to a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder has improved self-care activities?
A) Completed morning bath and changed clothes B) Washes hands after using the toilet C) Cleaned liquid spilled on floor but did not change clothes D) Brushes own teeth every time when reminded
The informatics nurse is preparing a presentation on clinical information systems. Which should the nurse explain as a characteristic of an automated radiology information system (RIS)?
A) Once a test is completed, the film is scanned to an optical imaging disc. B) As each test is ordered, the user is prompted to answer patient-focused information. C) Images may be faxed to other institutions for timely consultations. D) As soon as the test is performed, the system interprets the results and sends an electronic report.
Oxygen hoods are generally used to deliver oxygen at rates approaching 100% to which of the following developmental groups?
A) Infants B) Children C) Adults D) Older Adults