Which of the following should the nurse recommend to a client to soften hardened cerumen?
A) Avoid harsh sunlight. C) Increase intake of beta-carotene.
B) Increase intake of red meat. D) Take nonprescription preparations.
D
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The nurse plans to collect a sputum specimen from a client for laboratory diagnosis after the client awakens. Which of the following reasons explains the nurse's choice of an early morning collection?
A) Prevents contamination of specimen B) Ensures more mucus is available C) Removes food residue and microorganisms D) Mobilizes secretions from the lower airway
Which of the following individuals has experienced the consequences of deinstitutionalization?
A) A man who was denied inpatient psychiatric treatment by his health maintenance organization (HMO) B) A woman who was transferred from a psychiatric hospital to the community because of the hospital's impending closure C) A man who has been unable to obtain health insurance but who receives Medicare benefits D) A woman who has been the frequent object of stigma due to her history of psychiatric illness
A patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia is admitted to the unit. The patient is taking multiple medications, including terazosin (Hytrin)
During the evening rounds, the patient begins to complain of dizziness and nasal congestion. Upon assessment, the patient is somnolent and has a blood pressure of 101/42 mm Hg. The nurse is correct to suspect: a. priapism. b. sinus infection. c. allergic reaction. d. adverse effects.
Mary is a 35-year-old patient who recently returned to the surgical unit after surgery to remove an abdominal tumor
As the nurse performs a postsurgical assessment, she discovers that Mary's blood pressure is 90/54, heart rate is 94, and respiratory rate is 22 . Mary's nurse should be most concerned with which of the following? A. Hypovolemia B. Left-sided heart failure C. Right-sided heart failure D. Hypervolemia