The nurse observes bulging over the femoral artery during an assessment. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?
A. Swollen lymph node.
B. Aneurysm.
C. Femoral hernia.
D. Hematomata.
Answer: C
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a. kyphosis. c. barrel chest. b. scoliosis. d. mediastinal tumor.
The mother of a child participating in a research study that uses high-dose steroids wishes to withdraw her child from the study. Despite reassurance that adverse reactions to steroids in children are uncommon, the mother still does not change her mind
By withdrawing from the study, the mother is exercising which right? The right a. Not to be harmed b. To self-determination c. To full disclosure d. Of confidentiality
The nurse understands the most common joint to be affected by hyperuricemia is the:
a. metacarpal phalangeal joint. c. elbow joint. b. ankle joint. d. metatarsophalangeal joint.
For clients taking a benzodiazepine, which teaching by a nurse would be considered inaccurate?
A) "Do not eat foods containing tyramine while taking this medication." B) "Do not stop taking this medication abruptly because serious complications may arise." C) "Do not use this medication in combination with alcohol or any other central nervous system depressant." D) "Take only the dose your doctor has prescribed and for the period of time the doctor has indicated because addiction can occur."