The nurse is assessing the patient's fingernails and finds that the angle between the proximal nail fold and the nail plate is approximately 165 degrees. What is the nurse's diagnosis?
A) Normal
B) Requires further evaluation
C) Individual variation
D) Abnormally low
A
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Jay is scheduled to soon take the first written exam in his nursing program and is experiencing test anxiety. What strategy should Jay implement in order to maximize his chances of being successful in this exam?
A) Write the exam as quickly as possible in order to avoid "second guessing" himself B) Focus on the most difficult questions before answering the easier questions C) Scan the entire exam to make some estimates about the time that each section will require D) Focus on guessing instinctively rather than focusing on the specifics of a question
A liver transplant patient is receiving azathioprine (Imuran). What nursing goal is critical for this patient?
a. Maintain bed rest with minimal exertion. b. Minimize his risk for infection. c. Allow several visitors. d. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
State the action of the corticosteroids.
What will be an ideal response?
Having the individual place the backs of the hands together while flexing the wrist 90 degrees assesses for the presence of:
A. Dupuytren's contracture. B. wrist ganglion. C. carpal tunnel syndrome. D. Tinel's sign.