While inspecting the tympanic membrane, the nurse notes a pearly gray and shiny appearance. The nurse would interpret this finding as which of the following?
A) Scarring from previous infections
B) Serous otitis media
C) Normal tympanic membrane
D) Acute otitis media
C
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What pressure ulcer stage should the nurse document? a. Stage 1 b. Stage 2 c. Stage 3 d. Stage 4
The ways a nurse knows information includes what methods? (Select all that apply.)
1. Empirical knowing 2. Aesthetic knowing 3. Statistical knowing 4. Personal knowing 5. Financial knowing
Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed niacin to lower lipid levels?
A. "Be sure to take your niacin on an empty stomach as soon as you arise." B. "Take one aspirin 30 minutes before you take your niacin." C. "Take your niacin tablet with food and at least one full glass of water." D. "It may be time to ask your healthcare provider about switching to another drug."
A pt has been compliant with drug therapy for TB and had returned as instructed for follow-up. Which results indicates that the patient is no longer infections/communicable?
a. Negative chest x-ray b. No clinical symptoms c. Negative skin test d. Three negative sputum cultures