What should be the most significant assessment when gathering data concerning the muscu-loskeletal system?
a. Slow gait
b. Degree of motion of all joints
c. Enlarged joints
d. Crepitus in joints
B
Determine mobility by assessing the range of motion in all joints; in addition, look for signs of inflammation and pain associated with mobility.
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a. Inflammation in the infected tissue will increase. b. The infection could spread rapidly to the genital organs. c. Segmented bacteriologic localization cultures can be obtained. d. Voiding will flush the bacteria out of the urinary tract.
A patient in the emergency department developed stroke symptoms one hour ago. Which type of drug will the nurse expect to administer to resolve this problem?
a. Thrombolytic b. Thrombin inhibitor c. Antiplatelet drug d. Clotting factor synthesis inhibitor
When using SBAR communication, the "R" involves
A. Making a recommendation B. Reporting pertinent lab results C. Reviewing the patient's medical history
Nurse April is teaching a group of women to perform breast self-examination. The nurse should explain that the purpose of performing the examination is to discover:
A. cancerous lumps. B. areas of thickness or fullness. C. changes from previous self-examinations. D. fibrocystic masses.