The anal wink reflex is used to test
A. Rectal prolapse
B. Sensation and pudental nerve function
C. Baseline and squeeze sphincter tone
D. Fissures and fistulas
B
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a. Reassure the client that this stage is not infectious unless she is pregnant. b. Assess the client for hearing loss and generalized weakness. c. Don gloves and further assess the client's lesions. d. Take a history regarding any cardiovascular symptoms.
The nurse's review of a patient's most recent blood work reveals a significant increase in the number of band cells. The nurse's subsequent assessment should focus on which of the following?
A) Respiratory function B) Evidence of decreased tissue perfusion C) Signs and symptoms of infection D) Recent changes in activity tolerance
A nurse is having difficulty understanding why a particular nursing intervention is not successful in helping a patient achieve his health care goals. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
1. Identify the problem. 2. Conduct a literature review. 3. Design the sampling plan. 4. Conduct a pilot study.
Nurses who are interacting with expectant families from a different culture or ethnic group can provide more effective, culturally sensitive nursing care by doing what?
1. Recognizing that ultimately it is the family's right to make a woman's healthcare choices. 2. Obtaining a medical interpreter of the language the client speaks. 3. Evaluating whether the client's healthcare beliefs have any positive consequences for her health. 4. Accepting personal biases, attitudes, stereotypes, and prejudices.