The nurse notes a positive Murphy sign during the physical assessment. Which does the nurse suspect based on this data?
1) Ascites
2) Appendicitis
3) Cholecystitis
4) Pelvic abscess
ANS: 3
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A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has a diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus with minor cell changes. Which of the following principles should be integrated into the patient's subsequent care?
A) The patient will require an upper endoscopy every 6 months to detect malignant changes. B) Liver enzymes must be checked regularly, as H2 receptor antagonists may cause hepatic damage. C) Small amounts of blood are likely to be present in the stools and are not cause for concern. D) Antacids may be discontinued when symptoms of heartburn subside.
The nurse is analyzing data collected during a phenomenological research study. Which of the following would be an example of this data?
1. Waiting to have a procedure done is more stressful than the actual procedure 2. Blood pressure 150/90 after ambulating 10 feet 3. Ten mothers in the same housing community desire a centrally located day care facility 4. Urine output 100 cc after ingesting 240 cc of water
Which of the following is one of the eight goals of the Millennium Development Goals Report?
A) Eradicate poverty and hunger B) Achieve universal secondary education C) Reduce child morbidity D) Improve maternal health morbidity rates
A community health nurse visits an elderly person whose spouse died 6 months ago. Two vodka bottles are in the trash. When the nurse asks about alcohol use, this person says, "I get lonely and drink a little to help me forget."
Select the nurse's most therapeutic intervention. a. Assess whether this patient is drinking and driving. b. Advise the person not to drink alone because the risks for injury increase. c. Teach the person about risks for alcoholism and suggest other coping strategies. d. Arrange for the person to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting for older adults.