When providing care for a patient's toenails, the nursing assistant should
A) round the edges of the toenails with a nail file.
B) push back the cuticle with a nail stick.
C) cut the patient's toenails after each bath.
D) file the nails straight across.
D
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Which laboratory finding is expected in the patient experiencing unstable angina?
A) Normal cardiac troponin levels B) Elevated creatine kinase MB C) Elevated myoglobin D) Elevated creatine kinase
In order to determine if a primigravida at term is in labor, the nurse is questioning the client about her contractions. Which of the following statements by the client would be the most probable indication that this is true labor?
A) "Each contraction feels like I'm wearing a very tight belt around my waist." B) "Some contraction pains last one minute, and some are much shorter." C) "The contractions seem more painful and stronger when I walk around." D) "When my labor coach rubs my back, the contractions stop for a short while."
Which disorders are associated with an increased risk for heart failure? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Diabetes 2. Coronary artery disease 3. Chronic hypertension 4. Myocardial infarction 5. Renal insufficiency
Which statement made by a patient who attempted suicide 5 days ago would cause the nurse to observe his behavior more closely?
a. "When I'm discharged, maybe my son will let me stay with him." b. "I'm not sure I will ever really enjoy the things we did before I lost her." c. "It puzzles me that anyone would want to kill themselves but I certainly did." d. "My wife and I would have celebrated our thirty-sixth wedding anniversary to-day."