It has been determined that a patient in the ICU has pleural effusion. Which intervention is needed at this point to distinguish between transudative and exudative pleural effusion?
A) Chest x-ray
B) CT scan
C) Ultrasound
D) Assessment of pleural fluid
D
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When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
a. The patient's ability to swallow b. The patient's height c. The patient's last meal d. The patient's allergies
At the completion of a dietary history the nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for developing cancer. Which food habit does the patient have that causes the nurse to have this concern?
Select all that apply. 1. eats red meat 5 times a week 2. drinks 6 cups of coffee every day 3. has a salad every evening with dinner 4. prefers fried fish and chicken over baked 5. orders a deli sandwich for lunch every day
What characteristic is used to describe racial categories?
A) language B) skin color C) music preferences D) food likes and dislikes
The nursing instructor is demonstrating a newborn assessment using the Ballard gestational assessment tool. Which assessment should be performed after the first hour of birth?
1. Scarf sign 2. Arm recoil 3. Popliteal angle 4. Square window sign