Elevated skin lesions that are greater than 1 cm in diameter are called:
A. bullae.
B. papules.
C. nodules.
D. furuncles.
Ans: C. nodules.
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The process that helps clients cope with illness or surgery after leaving the institution is called:
a. Client education b. Preventative care c. Discharge planning d. Role change planning
While conducting a home visit the nurse learns that the older patient has developed cataracts. Which statement should the nurse make about this patient's ability to drive?
A) "You might want to consider planning to avoid nighttime driving.". B) "This is likely a good time for you to consider giving up your license.". C) "The myth of older drivers being more dangerous is exactly that: a myth.". D) "It's probably best to consider asking your children to drive you around from now on.".
A nurse has withdrawn a narcotic from the medication dispenser and must waste a portion of the medication. What should the nurse do?
a. Have another nurse witness the wasted medication. b. Return the wasted medication to the medication dispenser. c. Place the wasted portion of the medication in the sharps container. d. Exit the medication room to call the health care provider to request an order that matches the dosages.
A patient is admitted to the hospital in adrenal crisis 1 month after a diagnosis of Addison disease. The nurse knows which of the following clinical manifestations would support this diagnosis?
A) Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes and slow, shallow breathing B) Cerebral spinal fluid leakage and impaired swallowing C) Irregular heart rate and decreased temperature D) Change in the level of consciousness and profound hypotension