The nurse is caring for a patient who has come to the clinic with reports of an eye disorder. The assessment reveals a small, hard lesion on the eyelid. The nurse is aware that which condition is consistent with these findings?
a. Blepharitis
b. Chalazion
c. Hordeolum
d. Conjunctivitis
B
Chalazion is an internal stye caused by infection of the meibomian gland.
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The major focus regarding nursing education for the older adult regarding the use of herbal sup-plements is the:
a. high risk of herbal overdose since the manufacturing process lacks effective controls. b. likelihood that the client will substitute herbals for more expensive prescribed medications. c. expense of the herbal supplements since they are seldom covered by insurance. d. possibility of dangerous interactions be-tween herbals and the client's prescription medications.
The nurse is providing care to a client after collaborating with the client's physician. The agency that identified the need for nurses to work in collaboration with physicians was the:
a. National Commission on Nursing. b. Institute of Medicine. c. Secretary's Commission on Nursing. d. Pew Health Professions Commission.
Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune disease that presents with non-specific symptoms of fatigue, fever, and arthralgias. Which of the following signs should raise suspicion of this disorder?
A. Facial rash across nose and cheeks B. Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy on chest x-ray C. Specific tender points on the body D. Swelling of metacarpophalangeal joints
Which statement is accurate regarding the difference between succinylcholine and the nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
1. Succinylcholine produces a state of flaccid paralysis. 2. Succinylcholine has no effects on the CNS. 3. Succinylcholine produces paralysis preceded by a brief initial period of contraction. 4. Succinylcholine produces a more prolonged paralysis.