When taking a tympanic temperature on a patient over the age of 3,
A) rotate the handle toward the chin.
B) pull the pinna straight back, then down.
C) pull the pinna up and back.
D) tug the earlobe gently.
C
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The student nurse demonstrates competence in medication administration. The competence in the activity performed by the student would be considered:
a. ability c. talent b. perfectionism d. understanding
A patient, diagnosed with a gastric ulcer, is prescribed sucralfate. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient regarding this medication?
1. Increase water, exercise, and fiber intake to avoid the complication of constipation. 2. The only side effect is diarrhea. 3. Take this medication with other prescribed medications. 4. Take this medication until the symptoms are relieved.
Which skin assessment finding would cause the nurse to suspect dehydration in a middle-aged patient admitted to the hospital with traveler's diarrhea?
a. Edema b. Hyperhidrosis c. Pallor d. Tenting
Wheals are large, raised, irregular areas filled with fluid
Indicate whether the statement is true or false