The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing the effects of peripheral atherosclerosis. What did the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
A. Complaints of leg pain upon rest
B. Peripheral pulses present bilaterally
C. Normal hair distribution bilaterally over lower extremities
D. Rubor with extremity elevation
Answer: A
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A) A body mass index at or below the 95th percentile on the CDC growth chart for a child of the same age and sex. B) A body mass index at or above the 95th percentile on the CDC growth chart for a child of the same age and sex. C) A body mass index at or below the 85th percentile on the CDC growth chart for a child of the same age and sex. D) A body mass index in the 100th percentile on the CDC growth chart for a child of the same age and sex.
A patient is exhibiting addictive behaviors and has admitted to using illegal drugs
Which statements by the patient are consistent with addictive behaviors? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I think even as a child I didn't have much self-esteem.". 2. "When I was in the hospital for appendicitis, they told me they had to give me more pain medication than normal because I was still in pain.". 3. "Sometimes I steal things from stores just to see if I can get away with it.". 4. "I like to play it safe. When my friends were bungee jumping off the bridge, I just watched.". 5. "I have always been very slow to anger.".
A patient has religious beliefs that your church teaches are wrong. You should
A) explain why the patient's beliefs are incorrect. B) ask your pastor to visit the patient. C) respect the patient's beliefs, and say nothing. D) invite the patient to attend services at your church.
Older adults who consume excessive amounts of alcohol put themselves at risk for nutritional deficits because alcohol:
a. decreases blood glucose levels. b. alters the function of some minerals. c. interferes with the absorption of nutrients. d. increases the metabolism.