A 78-year-old client with diabetes needs to have his toenails trimmed. It is important for the nurse to
A) Remove ingrown toenails
B) Cut the nail straight across
C) Protect the foot from blisters
D) Soak the foot in witch hazel
Ans: B
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Before applying a safety reminder device (SRD), the nurse must:
a. get permission from the family. b. assess patient's skin condition. c. get a physician's order. d. explain the SRD to the patient.
If a virus has caused inflammation resulting in endothelial dysfunction, an excessive amount of endothelins in the blood can result in
A) arterial wall weakening resulting in aneurysm formation. B) release of excess fatty plaque causing numerous pulmonary emboli. C) contraction of the underlying smooth muscles within the vessels. D) overproduction of growth factors resulting in new vessel production.
The nurse administering timolol drops to a patient with glaucoma is aware that the patient may experience which of the following vital-sign changes?
A) Hyperthermia and tachycardia B) Hypotension and tachycardia C) Hypothermia and bradycardia D) Hypotension and bradycardia
The nurse is explaining to the daughter of a client how pain is perceived by the individual. The nurse tells the client's daughter that which of the following is considered the main relay station for sensory information related to pain?
1. Cerebral cortex 2. Limbic system 3. Thalamus 4. Reticular system