The nurse is assessing the skin of a client with hypothyroidism. Which findings should the nurse anticipate?
A. Thin, shiny skin.
B. Rough, scaly skin.
C. Diaphoretic skin.
D. Excessively smooth skin.
Answer: B
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When the nurse and client construct a no-suicide contract, the preferable wording would be
a. "I will not try to harm myself during the next 24 hours.". b. "In the next 24 hours I will not, for any reason, accidentally or purposely, kill myself.". c. "I will not kill myself until I call you.". d. "I will not make a suicide attempt while I am hospitalized.".
A client who overeats and is overweight is admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects Bandura's social theory?
a. "Your cardiac studies reveal an enlarged heart. This is a sign of cardiac problems." b. "I know you love to eat, but your current lifestyle is not conducive to good health." c. "Can you remember what it was like to get up and go to work every day? Your buddies miss you." d. "If you were to lose weight, you would no longer experience shortness of breath. Just think about how much better you would feel to breathe normally."
All patients have the same desires and capacities to be empowered in their healthcare choices
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A nurse is testing a patient's stool specimen for occult blood. Which of the following are responsibilities of the nurse for this testing? Select all that apply
A) Ordering the test B) Collecting the specimen C) Handling the specimen D) Transporting the specimen E) Teaching the patient about the test F) Planning medical treatment based on test results