The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record, and reads in the provider's notes that the client has macules over the bridge of the nose and cheeks
The nurse assesses the client prepared to see which of the following on the client's nose and cheeks? 1. Butterfly rash consistent with systemic lupus erythematosus
2. Small, raised, blister-like lesions
3. Leathery hardening and thickening of the skin
4. Freckles
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Rationale: Macules are a discolored spot that is flat, such as freckles. Leathery hardening and thickening of the skin is a lichenification.
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a. Variability b. Tachycardia c. Bradycardia d. Fetal response to contractions
Using a pneumatoscope, the nurse discovers that a patient's tympanic membrane (TM) does not move. The nurse would conduct further assessment for which condition?
1. Rupture of the TM 2. Fluid behind the TM 3. Presence of an umbo 4. Nystagmus
During a health history the nurse becomes concerned that a patient is at risk for a neurological problem because of occupational and social hazards. What findings caused the nurse to have this concern?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient smokes 1 ppd of cigarettes. 2. The patient and spouse walk the family dog after dinner. 3. The patient works in a chemical plant that manufactures plastic. 4. The patient plays football with college friends every Saturday afternoon. 5. The patient rides a motorcycle in a state where headgear is not mandatory.
If a woman has had preeclampsia and hypertension in a previous pregnancy, during this pregnancy she should
a. restrict her sodium intake. b. continue her regular sodium intake. c. restrict her protein intake. d. take iron and calcium supplements.