A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a patient admitted with suspected appendicitis. What type of palpation over the right lower quadrant of this patient would the nurse use?
A) None
B) Light palpation
C) Deep palpation
D) Moderate palpation
A
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A) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy poses fewer surgical risks than an open procedure. B) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be performed in a clinic setting, while an open procedure requires an OR. C) A laparoscopic approach allows for the removal of the entire gallbladder. D) A laparoscopic approach can be performed under conscious sedation.
After a client receives treatment for the acute stage of alcohol abuse and is discharged from the hospital, which method would the nurse teach the client that is likely to be of the most value in terms of her recovery?
A) Aversion therapy B) Controlled drinking C) Detoxification D) Alcoholics Anonymous
Which is progestin primarily prescribed to treat?
A. Breast cancer B. Amenorrhea C. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding D. Menopause
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