A nurse assesses a client's pupillary reaction and observes pinpoint pupils. The nurse interprets this finding as suggesting which of the following?
A) Recent eye trauma
B) Narcotic use
C) Effects of deep anesthesia
D) Recent central nervous system injury
B
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Which findings are typical of data collected on patients with AML who experience leukocytosis?
A) Headache and diplopia B) Weakness and fatigue C) Fever and infection D) Ecchymosis and epistaxis
A client has been missing some scheduled hemodialysis sessions. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
a. Discussing with the client his or her ac-ceptance of the disease b. Discussing with the client the option of peritoneal dialysis c. Rescheduling the sessions to another day or another time d. Stressing to the client the importance of going to the sessions
Which nursing intervention should the nurse use to minimize friction on a bedridden client?
A. Keeping the skin dry B. Repositioning the client every 2 hours C. Using an egg crate pad to distribute the weight more evenly D. Using a lift sheet to move the client up in bed
The nurse is teaching the elderly client about injury prevention before the client's discharge. Which desired outcomes and goals would be appropriate to include?
1. The client will demonstrate an understanding of all limitations. 2. The client will establish a buddy system. 3. The client will make uninformed choices when addressing health issues. 4. The client will take his medication as desired.