The nurse is taking history in a pt with chronic glomerulonephritis. what is the pt mostly likely to report?
a. hx of antibiotic allergy
b. intense flank pain
c. poor appetite and weight loss
d. occasional edema and fatigue
Answer: d. occasional edema and fatigue
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The nurse includes information regarding long-term care placement in the discharge materials for the family of a client newly diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. Which is the rationale for providing this information to the family at this time?
A) It often takes 6 to12 months for an individual with Alzheimer disease to establish a successful transfer to a facility, and this will allow adequate time. B) It's better to address the issue of placement now instead of later. C) Early introduction to long-term options will allow the client and family time to make a more informed decision. D) Long-term care placement is inevitable with this diagnosis.
When assessing the musculoskeletal system of an elderly client, it would be important for the nurse to report which of the following findings?
A) Crepitus is heard when bending the knee. B) Client complains of numbness in the hands. C) Client is unable to fully extend arms about the head. D) Client complains of stiffness and mild pain in the knee joints.
A nurse considers an audience's ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions while preparing health education materials. Which of the following factors is the nurse consider-ing?
a. Health literacy b. Resilience c. Social justice d. Health disparity
A 30-year-old woman describes having periods every 30 days, lasting 8 days, with heavy bleeding. The nurse understands that these are signs of which condition?
a. Menometrorrhagia b. Menorrhagia c. Menorrhea d. Metrorrhagia