A patient in the clinic is worried about having fibromyalgia. For which symptoms should the health care professional assess the patient for?
a. Hot, tender, and edematous muscle groups bilaterally
b. Fasciculations of the upper and lower extremity muscles
c. Exercise intolerance and painful muscle cramps
d. Sensitivity at tender points and profound fatigue
Ans: d. Sensitivity at tender points and profound fatigue
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The nurse wants to do a quick evaluation of a one-month-old infant's hearing. Which assessment will provide the best information?
1. Examining the ear canal with an otoscope 2. Using a vibrating tuning fork placed against the child's skull 3. Using tympanometry 4. Using a noisemaker in the infant's presence to evaluate the child's response
Magnet Recognition status for hospitals is achieved through the demonstration of which criteria? Select all that apply
a. low nurse vacancy rates c. low nurse staff turnover b. moderate nurse satisfaction d. high nurse satisfaction
During a health visit a client who has been reviewing smoking cessation material states "I've already cut back from a pack a day to half a pack." According to Prochaska and DiClemente, in which stage of change is this client?
1. Preparation 2. Precontemplation 3. Action 4. Contemplation
Patients may have difficulty remembering to take prescribed drugs. Which method will assist the patient in adhering to the drug regimen?
a. Use a drug diary to record all drug doses taken. b. Perform pill counts every evening to check for missed doses. c. Schedule drug administration to coincide with meals or other routine activity. d. Have a community health care provider make a daily visit to administer the drugs.