A nurse practitioner is preparing to perform a pelvic examination of an adult patient. When performing this assessment, the ideal position is:
A) Supine lithotomy
B) Semi-Fowler's
C) Sims' position
D) Prone
A
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A) Potassium level of 6.0 B) Hemoglobin of 13 C) Sodium level of 134 D) pH 7.37
The nurse is calculating a client's smoking history in pack-years. The client has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. Which is the nurse's priority intervention during the interview?
a. Encourage the client to quit smoking to stop further cancer development. b. Encourage the client to be completely honest about both tobacco and marijuana use. c. Maintain a nonjudgmental attitude to avoid causing the client to feel guilty. d. Avoid giving the client false hope regard-ing cancer treatment and prognosis.
A young adult says to the nurse, "I go to sleep without any problem, but I often wake up during the night because it feels like there are rubber bands in my legs." Which assessment question should the nurse ask to assess for restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
a. "What type of birth control do you use?" b. "How much caffeine do you use every day?" c. "How much exercise do you get in a typical day?" d. "Does anyone else in your family have this problem?"
When logrolling a client, the nurse should use supportive devices in turning the client in order to:
A) maintain the natural alignment of the client's body. B) allow the client's leg to rest on the bed. C) maximize the client's participation. D) prevent the blood stasis that can lead to skin breakdown.