Adventitious sounds are heard when auscultating a client's lungs. Which of the following would the nurse do first?
A) Refer the client for further medical evaluation
B) Auscultate for egophony
C) Perform bronchophony
D) Have the client cough, then listen again
D
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Which of these actions does NOT demonstrate respect?
a. telling a client that he or she really has no reason to be concerned about his or health problem. b. providing for privacy as needed and promising confidentiality regarding health information c. providing opportunity for the client to be involved in making health care decisions d. including the client in planning the treatment and activity schedule
Which statement is true about growth and development during the first 6 months? The infant will:
a. gain about 2 pounds per month. b. regain weight lost after birth within 1 week. c. grow 1 cm in length per month. d. have a 1-inch increase in head circumference per month.
Which effect may result from the action of reserpine on specific receptors in the periphery?
a. An increase in cardiac output and heart rate b. An increase in vasoconstriction c. Flushed, very warm skin d. A decrease in heart rate
A 17-year-old female is planning to attend college after high school graduation. The school nurse informs the student that a health care visit needs to be scheduled prior to the start of college for what primary purpose?
1. To allow the student to obtain birth-control pills 2. To make a nutrition plan for when in classes 3. To obtain immunization updates 4. To assess whether there are any health problems that could interfere with the student's performance