The nurse notes ecchymotic areas on the client's skin. This is an example of which physical examination technique?

a. Inspection c. Percussion
b. Palpation d. Auscultation


ANS: A

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During a physical assessment, the nurse notes a patient has a lack of appetite resulting in an inability to eat. The nurse should document that the patient is experiencing:

a. dyspnea. b. asthenia. c. anorexia. d. ecchymosis.

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Bonding between mother and child usually

a. Occurs soon after birth b. Occurs gradually over the first weeks c. Builds over the first year d. Occurs at the same time as attachment

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In comparisons of costs and outcomes of health care among countries, what is true about the United States' outcomes in relation to adolescent pregnancies?

a. The rate of adolescent pregnancies is lower in the United States than in most other industrialized nations. b. The rate of adolescent pregnancies is about the same in the United States as in other industrialized nations. c. The rate of adolescent pregnancies is higher in the United States than in most other industrialized nations. d. The rate of adolescent pregnancies is lower in the United States than in most other industrialized nations but is rising rapidly.

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Identify the expected outcome associated with each treatment C.J. is receiving

What will be an ideal response?

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