A client is diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) syndrome. Medical management would consist of which of the following?
a. orthodontics to close gaps in teeth c. regular chewing ex-ercises
b. antibiotics and nar-cotic analgesics d. moist heat and cold therapy
D
Medical management of TMJ syndrome consists of moist heat to promote muscle relaxation, cold therapy to reduce muscle spasms, and analgesics.
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A client asks the nurse why a creatinine clearance test is accurate. The nurse is most correct to reply which of the following?
A) "Creatinine is broken down at a constant rate, and the total amount is excreted by the kidney." B) "Creatinine is metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidney at a regular rate." C) "Creatinine is a stress-related response that is excreted by the kidney." D) "Creatinine is found in the urine to make the urine acidic and can be measured."
The nurse completing a health history on a newly diagnosed patient with generalized seizure disorder would assess for which of the following characteristics associated with the postictal state?
A) Epileptic cry B) Confusion C) Urinary incontinence D) Body rigidity
A hospitalized client with a history of alcohol abuse tells a nurse, "I am leaving now. I have to go. I don't want any more treatment. I have things that I have to do right away." The client has not been dischagred. The clientis scheduled for an important diagnostic test to be performed in 1 hour. After the nurse discusses the client's concerns with the client, the client dresses and begins to walk out of the hospital room. The appropriate nursing action is to:
A. Call the nursing supervisor B. Call security to block all exit areas. C. Restrain the client until the physician can be reached. D. Tell the client that the client cannot return to this hospital again if the client leaves now.
The nurse uses the five techniques of physical health assessment, which include ______________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. inspection. b. palpation. c. interview. d. auscultation. e. percussion.