While inspecting the tympanic membrane with an otoscope, the nurse should expect to see which shape of the membrane?
a. convex c. concave
b. bulging d. striated
C
The tympanic membrane is normally concave on otoscopic exam, so a convex or bulging tympanic membrane is an important sign of an acute infectious process.
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A female patient who had a stroke 24 hours ago has expressive aphasia. The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication. An appropriate nursing intervention to help the patient communicate is to
a. ask questions that the patient can answer with "yes" or "no." b. develop a list of words that the patient can read and practice reciting. c. have the patient practice her facial and tongue exercises with a mirror. d. prevent embarrassing the patient by answering for her if she does not respond.
The nurse understands that the classic symptom of endometritis in a postpartum client is which of the following?
1. Purulent, foul-smelling lochia 2. Decreased blood pressure 3. Flank pain 4. Breast is hot and swollen
A common heart defect noted in children with Trisomy 18 is:
1. Coarctation of the aorta. 2. A one ventricle heart. 3. An ASD and a VSD are present. 4. Obstruction on the right side of the heart.