A client is lifting a box and experiences a sudden pain in the lower right side and upper thigh, with a "bulge" in the groin area. The nurse notes a tight band around the bulge. The client has probably developed which type of hernia?
a. abdominal, reducible c. inguinal, incarcerated
b. femoral, strangulated d. umbilical, strangulated
C
An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area frequently after activities such as lifting. An incarcerated hernia does not return to the abdominal cavity with rest or manipulation and causes complete bowel obstruction.
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A) Rosenbaum eye chart B) Penlight C) Cover-uncover test D) Snellen eye chart
The nurse assesses the fluid balance in a client. Which of the following findings would support a fluid volume deficit?
A) dry skin, decreased heart rate, and increased blood pressure B) increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and cold clammy skin C) decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and diaphoresis D) decreased blood pressure, increased heart rate, and dry skin
When caring for client experiencing treatment of substance abuse, the nurse should:
a. maintain a nonjudgmental, positive attitude. b. ensure that the client does not abuse the same substance in the future. c. allow the client to take her prescribed medication on a p.r.n. basis. d. maintain the temperature of the physical environment at less than 70° F.
The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should eat plenty of green, leafy vegetables while taking this drug." b. "I should take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) instead of acetaminophen for pain or fever." c. "I will take cimetidine (Tagamet) to prevent gastric irritation and bleeding." d. "I will tell my dentist that I am taking this medication."