The nurse notes a large keloid on the pierced ear of an adolescent. The client asks what caused this finding. Which of the following would the nurse incorporate into the response as the most likely cause?
A) Continuous trauma
B) Excessive collagen formation
C) Decreased subcutaneous tissue
D) Inadequate circulation
B
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The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client and see signs and symptoms of uremic frost. Where would these be visible on a client?
a. on the client's conjuctiva b. under the client's finger nails c. on the client's skin d. on the client's oral mucous membranes
Pregnant women over age 35 have a higher risk of which of the following conditions?
A) Gestational diabetes B) Increased coagulation C) Gallstone formation D) Pyrosis
The nurse interviews the client about the health history. Which statement by the nurse is most likely to result in effective client communication?
1. "I'm not sure why you are here; can you explain it to me?" 2. "Tell me about things and people that are important to you.". 3. "I want to learn more about your pain—where does it start?" 4. "If you think it is important, I will try to notify the provider.".
The nurse is prescreening a surgical patient in the preadmission testing unit. The medication history indicates that the patient is currently taking an anticoagulant. Which action should the nurse take when consulting with the health care provider?
a. Ask for a radiological examination of the chest. b. Ask for an international normalized ratio (INR). c. Ask for a blood urea nitrogen (BUN). d. Ask for a serum sodium (Na).