While performing a physical assessment, the nurse notes the client has multiple brown and black bands on the finger nails of the thumbs and index fingers
The nurse recognizes which of the following statements about this finding to be most correct?
A) These findings are associated with damage to the nail matrix.
B) This is an indication the finger nails are going to split in response to recent trauma.
C) These findings are indicative of a fungal infection.
D) These benign findings are often seen in African Americans.
D
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The nurse received an LPN/LVN license upon graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX-PN. After receiving a job, the nurse moved, and didn't notify the board of nursing
The nurse is cleaning out his wallet, and notices the original license expired two weeks ago. What actions must the nurse take? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Notify the board of nursing, and arrange to renew the license. 2. Do not work as a nurse until the license is renewed. 3. Take the NCLEX-PN again. 4. Inform the employer of the lapse in licensure. 5. Pay a late fee in addition to normal costs of renewal.
The nurse is caring for a client who has had hip replacement surgery 2 days before. The client reports severe pain at the surgical site despite having received 2 Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone) tablets 2 hours previously
The client is requesting IV pain medication. What is the nurse's primary intervention? a. Assess the surgical site for signs of infec-tion. b. Administer 2 more Vicodin tablets. c. Apply a large ice bag to the operative site. d. Reassure the client that the Vicodin will work soon.
A patient with emphysema comes to the clinic and reports increased, productive cough. What diagnostic test should the healthcare professional facilitate as the priority?
a. Chest x-ray b. Peak expiratory flow c. Pulmonary function tests d. Sputum culture
Vitamin K is given to reverse the effects of which medication?
1. Warfarin (Coumadin) 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 3. Lisinopril (Prinivil) 4. Aspirin (ASA)