The nurse notes movement on one side of the chest while palpating respiratory expansion. Which conditions should the nurse suspect is associated with this assessment finding? Select all that apply.
A. Atelectasis.
B. Congestive heart failure.
C. Chronic bronchitis.
D. Lobar pneumonia.
E. Pleural effusion.
Answer: E
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a. Annual income less than $20,000 b. Need for physical or speech therapy c. Nonavailability of transportation d. Must be homebound e. Need for wound dressing changes
A patient is diagnosed with hemolytic anemia. The blood test used to diagnose this health problem is:
a. red blood cell count c. complete blood count b. white blood cell count d. hemoglobin electro-phoresis
An elderly client who had cholecystitis five months ago is returning to the clinic for follow-up care. The nurse concludes that one of the client goals was met when the client states which of the following?
1. "I have been able to gain 5 pounds on the new diet.". 2. "I have been walking 1 mile every day.". 3. "I have been dating.". 4. "I have increased my intake of fat.".
The nurse working in the clinic includes an adolescent history in every client intake interview. Which issue should the nurse address when the parents are not present?
1. Possible domestic violence 2. Teen job responsibilities 3. Activities that are done as a family 4. The adolescent's role in the family