Four days after a client's surgery, the nurse assesses a collagen mass under the client's suture line as an indication of
a. abscess.
b. edema.
c. healing ridge.
d. infection.
C
A ridge of collagen forms under the suture line 3 to 5 days after the incision is made. This colla-genous mass is indicative of healing.
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The nurse should suspect a child has cerebral palsy if the parent says
1. "My 6-month-old baby is rolling fromback to prone now." 2. "My 3-month-old fails to smile at me." 3. "My 8-month-old can sit withoutsupport." 4. "My 10-month-old is not walking."
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What will be an ideal response?
The primary reason for encouraging a client to urinate before beginning a physical examination is:
1. It avoids stimulation of the bladder during palpation or percussion of the abdo-men 2. It minimizes the possibility of urinary incontinence caused by embarrassment or awkward positioning 3. A full bladder can hinder the examination of the client's abdominal, genitalia, and rectal areas 4. Voiding before the examination will encourage the client to relax, thus facilitating the assessment
While Alice is mowing her lawn, she sees a big snake slithering out from under some flower pots. In response to the sudden threat of danger, Alice's heart rate increases, and she begins to breathe rapidly. Which of the following neurotransmitters is primarily responsible for triggering these physical reactions in Alice's body?
A. Acetylcholine B. Dopamine C. Epinephrine D. Somatostatin