Which complaint made by a 64-year-old patient during a health interview would alert the nurse to the possibility of cataracts?
a. Pain in the eyes
b. Difficulty driving at night
c. Loss of peripheral vision
d. Dry eyes
ANS: B
Blurring of vision and difficulty driving at night is often the first subjective symptom reported by a patient who has cataracts.
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1. Class recommendations for diabetics concerning insulin administration A2.Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control outlining plans to manage outbreaks of disease, eradicating the use of toxins. 2. Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control outlining plans to manage outbreaks of disease, eradicating the use of toxins. 3. Resources available to treat chronic pain. 4. Class listings for exercise classes available in the community.
A collection of individuals who are led by a strong, clearly focused leader and who come together to share information and ideas and possibly make decisions is known as a ____
a. Committee b. Pseudoteam c. Team d. Work group
A nurse cares for a client diagnosed with a serous cystadenoma of the pancreas. What statement will the nurse include when teaching the client about the condition?
A) "This type of cyst usually causes pain and nausea." B) "This type of cyst is usually surgically removed." C) "This type of cyst is rarely cancerous." D) "This type of cyst may be cancerous."
A clinic in a rural area depends primarily on the services of a nurse practitioner. Which legislation provided the opportunity for the nurse practitioner to have this position?
1. Medicare 2. Medicaid 3. Rural Health Clinics Act 4. National Health Planning and Resources Development Act