The cerumen impaction in your client's ear causes which type of hearing loss?
1. presbycusis
2. partial deafness
3. conductive loss
4. sensorineural loss
ANS: 3
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What nursing strategy would give the nurse the most information about the patient's feelings? A) Explain procedures to the patient and family. B) Ask the patient to share his or her internal dialogue. C) Encourage the patient to nap before visiting hours. D) Ensure that the patient has adequate pain control.
A 3-year-old child is being discharged home after a tonsillectomy. In addition to specific information about the child's postoperative care, which of these aspects should the nurse include in the child's discharge plan?
a. Tell the caregivers that they may notice changes in toileting patterns. b. Explain to the caregivers that the child may develop behavioral changes such as regression. c. Review caregiver dynamics to be sure the child will be safe. d. Recap the child's hospitalization experience, including details of the surgery performed.
When caring for a client experiencing breakthrough nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy, assuming prescriptions are available if needed, the nurse should:
a. administer promethazine IM. b. explain to the client that the nausea will decrease soon. c. encourage the client to drink ginger ale. d. administer lorazepam IV.
The client receives six IM injections over 3 days in the ventrogluteal site and the area is dark red and warm to the touch. What does the nurse implement next?
1. Continue to assess client for an infected IM injection site. 2. Collaborate with provider about potential allergic reaction. 3. Encourage client to perform range of motion to the muscle. 4. Check for a prescription to use a warm compress on the area.