A patient who has sustained a basal skull fracture is admitted to the neurological unit. The nurse should know that the patient should be observed for:
A) An area of bruising over the mastoid bone
B) Bleeding from the ears
C) An increase in pulse
D) Difficulty sleeping
B
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The client is visiting the healthcare provider's office for a head-to-toe assessment. During the nurse's assessment of the client's skin, the nurse notes that the client is pale
Which of the following findings may be related to the client's color? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Client's blood pressure is 96/62. 2. The client states, "I just smoked a cigarette before I came in the office.". 3. The client's oxygen saturation level is 86% on room air. 4. The client states, "I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis.". 5. The client states, "It is snowing again outside with a wind chill factor of –11 degrees Fahrenheit.".
The nurse manager is aware that several patients will be admitted to the unit today. Today's staff includes three registered nurses, two licensed practical nurses, and three unlicensed nursing assistants
Who should the manager expect to assess and document the admitted patient's nursing needs? 1. The nursing assistant 2. The admitting physician 3. A registered nurse 4. A licensed practical or vocational nurse
A nurse is providing a community education class on morphine sulfate. Which symptom, chosen by a member of the audience, indicates a need for further teaching with regard to an understand-ing of adverse effects of morphine sulfate?
a. Orthostatic hypotension b. Diarrhea c. Urinary retention d. Bradypnea
When preparing to discharge an older patient with mild dysphagia, the nurse suggests that the patient can minimize symptoms by
a. eating small meals every 2 to 3 hours b. cutting a sandwich into bite-sized peicees. c. eating less but choosing nutrient-dense foods. d. drinking thin liquids instead of eating sol-ids.