The nurse observes an older adult patient has no hair on the lower legs. The nurse should assess further for the sufficiency of _________ ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
arterial flow
Reduced arterial flow causes lack of hair on the lower extremities due to inadequate blood flow.
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A seventh-grade girl tells the school nurse that her art teacher, a woman, is her hero. What is the most appropriate interpretation of the girl's comment?
a. The student may be exploring her career options. b. The comment is cause for concern about sexual abuse. c. The child may have difficulty interacting with her peers. d. Hero worship is a normal phenomenon.
A client whose work schedule is made up of unpredictable hours requests medication to be able to fall asleep quickly, yet be able to safely drive to work after 4 to 6 hours of sleep
Based on speed of onset and speed of elimination, the nurse correctly identifies the MOST appropriate medication for this client to be: a. diazepam (Valium) b. diphenhydramine (Benadryl) c. zaleplon (Sonata) d. zolpidem (Ambien)
A mental health nurse is educating a mother on how to help her child deal with anxiety issues. The teaching should include:
1. Encouraging the child to talk about her feelings. 2. Decreasing environmental stimuli when the mother notices that her child is anxious. 3. Teaching problem-solving skills. 4. All of the above are correct
Wear disposable gloves when shaving patients.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)