A middle-aged woman sustained an elbow fracture in a bicycle crash and has required reduction and fixation to aid healing. The nurse is aware of the need for vigilant neurovascular assessment
How should the nurse assess the function of the patient's ulnar nerve?
A) Ask the patient to clench and unclench her fist several times.
B) Ask the patient to rotate her hand at the wrist.
C) Touch the back of the patient's hand with a pen and ask if the patient is able to feel the sensation.
D) Ask the patient to spread her fingers as widely as possible.
D
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A. "Bring your child to the clinic this afternoon for a checkup." B. "Double the methimazole dose for 2 days or until the fever is gone." C. "Give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours for the fever." D. "Take your child to the nearest emergency department right away."
The nurse notes ecchymotic areas on the client's skin. This is an example of which physical examination technique?
a. Inspection c. Percussion b. Palpation d. Auscultation
A woman who is blind because of retinopathy of prematurity delivers a girl weighing 6 lb., 12 oz. 2 weeks early according to her due date. Which statement would lead you to suspect that she needs some additional health teaching?
A) "I hope retinopathy of prematurity is not inherited." B) "It's almost unreal to me that I have a daughter." C) "I understand that an infant born within 2 weeks of a due date is not premature." D) "I wanted a boy but am happy after all."
Which angle should the nurse use to administer an IM injection for a client who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds?
1. 15 degrees 2. 45 degrees 3. 60 degrees 4. 90 degrees