A nurse uses four basic skills during a physical assessment. While assessing the abdomen the nurse must begin with the skill of:
A. palpation.
B. inspection.
C. percussion.
D. auscultation.
B
The order of abdominal assessment differs from previous assessments. First, the nurse begins by inspection, followed by auscultation. By using auscultation before palpation, there is less chance of altering the frequency and character of bowel sounds.
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a. allow the nurse to continue working only under direct supervision. b. have the nurse prepare an educational in-service on safety protocols. c. maintain a confidential file on the nurse's actions and outcomes. d. report the behavior to the state board of nursing for discipline.
A sensory deficit that may arise from the client's eyes being bandaged after eye surgery can result in
A) Depression B) Psychic blindness C) Compensation D) Total disorientation
The nurse is caring for a 9-year-old boy who is having chemotherapy. The nurse is developing a teaching plan for the child and family about nutrition. What instruction would the nurse be least likely to include?
A) Emphasizing the intake of grains, fruits, and vegetables B) Featuring high-fiber foods if opioid analgesics are being taken C) Concentrating on consuming primarily high-calorie shakes and puddings D) Avoiding milk products if diarrhea is a problem
____________________are conditions that indicate a problem may develop, causing the patient's health to worsen.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).