The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a patient who is lying down. Which body area can be assessed while the patient is in this position?
A) Range of motion of the spine
B) Posterior chest excursion
C) Head and neck range of motion
D) Jugular vein distention
D
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A man who smokes one pack of cigarettes daily has been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. He has been prescribed theophylline by his family doctor. What effect will the patient's smoking status have on the therapeutic use of theophylline?
A) Theophylline may be contraindicated due to the risk of an anaphylactoid reaction B) The patient may require higher doses of theophylline than a nonsmoker C) The patient may require administration of an inhaled bronchodilator before each dose of theophylline D) The patient will require serial blood testing to ensure a safe serum level of theophylline
A nurse is caring for a child who recently was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The major goals of therapy for this child will include:
1. Curing the underlying defect. 2. Increasing the child's IQ level. 3. Promoting optimal development. 4. Reversing the degenerative processes that have occurred.
The nurse is providing medication information to a client who is beginning medication therapy with enalapril (Vasotec). The nurse reminds the client that which of the following is an anticipated, although unpleasant, side effect of this medication?
1. Rapid pulse 2. Persistent dry cough 3. Increased blood pressure 4. Metallic taste in the mouth
A multipara, 26 weeks gestation and accompanied by her husband, has just delivered a fetal demise. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate at this time?
A) Encourage the parents to pray for the baby's soul. B) Advise the parents that it is better for the baby to have died than to have had to live with a defect. C) Encourage the parents to hold the baby. D) Advise the parents to refrain from discussing the baby's death with their other children.