Otoscopic examination of an elderly client reveals a red bulging membrane, with absent distorted light reflex. Which condition would the nurse suspect?
A) external otitis.
B) ruptured tympanic membrane.
C) otitis media.
D) scar tissue.
C
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A practicing nurse tells a student nurse that beyond the World Health Organization's definition of health, providers must also consider which of the following factors when determining the health of a community?
A. The definition of health as described by the community B. The incidence of preventable health problems in the group C. The morbidity caused by genetically related health problems D. The mortality rates that could be lowered with primary prevention
It recommended that a child use a car seat until ____
A. 8 years old or 80 lbs B. 7 years old or 70 lbs C. 6 years old or 60 lbs D. 5 years old or 50 lbs
An experienced nurse instructs a new nurse about how to care for a patient with dyspnea caused by a pulmonary fungal infection. Which action by the new nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
a. Listening to the patient's lung sounds several times during the shift b. Placing the patient on droplet precautions and in a private hospital room c. Increasing the oxygen flow rate to keep the oxygen saturation above 90% d. Monitoring patient serology results to identify the specific infecting organism
The nurse is discussing vitamins with a group of pregnant women at a community center when one of the participants asks, "What vitamin deficiency during pregnancy is a frequent cause of spina bifida in newborn infants?"
The nurse correctly responds by stating: 1. Folic acid (vitamin B9) 2. Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 3. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 4. Manganese