The nurse is assessing a client with a history of rheumatic fever. Subjective findings include fatigue and objective findings include a diastolic murmur in the apical area when the client is in the left lateral position. Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect?
A. Tricuspid regurgitation.
B. Mitral regurgitation.
C. Pulmonic stenosis.
D. Mitral stenosis.
Answer: D
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1. Apply the lotion over the entire body from the chin down, as well as on the scalp and forehead. 2. Apply the lotion only on the areas with evidence of scabies activity. 3. Apply the lotion only to the hands. 4. Apply the lotion to the scalp only.
A nursing instructor is teaching her class about burns. The instructor relates the following scenario: A nurse is caring for a severely burned client who now has elevated hematocrit and blood cell counts
What consequences should the nurse expect in this client? A) Slow heart rate B) Kidney stones and blood clots C) Imbalance in electrolytes D) Elevated central venous pressure (CVP)
The white blood cells that have the ability for self-recognition, specificity, and memory are
A) thrombocytes. B) monocytes. C) neutrophils. D) lymphocytes.
The nurse is reviewing the food choices of a
patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor ( MAOI). Which food choice would indicate the need for additional teaching? a. Orange juice b. Fried eggs over-easy c. Salami and Swiss cheese sandwich d. Biscuits and honey