When performing abdominal assessments, the nurse follows a specific order of examination. List the following techniques from first to last: Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down
1. Inspection
2. Auscultation
3. Palpation
1,2,3
Rationale: The nurse inspects the abdomen for skin integrity, contour, and symmetry.
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A. Economic trends affecting access to health care B. Increased HIV/AIDS in women and children C. Loss of resources in public schools D. Restricted health-care access for adult males E. Violence and increased teen suicides
A client is unresponsive and has no pulse. The nurse notes that the electrocardiogram tracing shows continuous large and bizarre QRS complexes measured greater than 0.12 each. This rhythm is identified as:
1. premature ventricular complexes. 2. torsades de pointes. 3. ventricular fibrillation. 4. ventricular tachycardia.
Puberty occurs around age ________ in boys.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Muscarinic receptors and nicotinic receptors are receptor sites that are sensitive to which neurotransmitter?
A. norepinephrine B. acetylcholine C. dopamine D. gamma aminobutyric acid