In which location would carotid bruits be heard best?
a. Posterior cervical triangle
b. Anterior margin of the sternocleidomas-toid muscle
c. Over the aortic valve
d. At the angle of the mandible
B
Carotid artery bruits are best heard at the anterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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After teaching a client with congestive heart failure (CHF), the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which client statements indicate a correct understanding of the teaching related to nutritional intake? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I'll read the nutritional labels on food items for salt content." b. "I will drink at least 3 liters of water each day." c. "Using salt in moderation will reduce the workload of my heart." d. "I will eat oatmeal for breakfast instead of ham and eggs." e. "Substituting fresh vegetables for canned ones will lower my salt intake."
A nurse has just finished a presentation to peers regarding barriers to excellent end-of-life care. Which statement by a peer would indicate the need for further education by the nurse?
A) "In general, healthcare professionals have difficulty in being honest with clients when discussing a poor prognosis." B) "Most clients have good pain control when they die." C) "When a client is dying, there can be disagreements about the goal of care." D) "Referrals to hospice or palliative care often aren't made."
According to Nightingale, a nurse is defined as
A. The handmaiden of the physician. B. A member of the moral majority. C. Any woman who had charge of the personal health of somebody, whether well or sick. D. An individual who felt a calling to take charge of the sick.
The nurse teaches the client about the difference between oral and nasal decongestants. The nurse evaluates that learning has been effective when the client makes which statement?
1. "Oral decongestants can cause hypertension." 2. "Intranasal decongestants are safe to use for a month, if needed." 3. "Oral and nasal decongestants can cause rebound congestion." 4. "Oral decongestants are the most effective at relieving severe congestion."