Which of the following statements about the temporal artery temperature is correct?
A) The temporal artery temperature is 0.8°F lower than an oral temperature.
B) The temporal artery thermometer is only used for patients with above normal temperatures.
C) The temporal artery temperature is about the same as a rectal temperature.
D) The temporal artery temperature is less accurate in patients with acute illness.
C
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1. total cholesterol of 210 mg/dL and low HDLs 2. high levels of HDLs and total cholesterol of 245 mg/dL 3. LDLs of 192 mg/dL and total cholesterol of 198 mg/dL 4. LDLs of 132 mg/dL and low HDL levels
An older adult patient has a prescription for cyclosporine following a kidney transplant. Which information in the patient's health history has the most implications for planning patient teaching about the medication at this time?
a. The patient restricts salt to treat prehypertension. b. The patient drinks 3 to 4 quarts of fluids every day. c. The patient has many concerns about the effects of cyclosporine. d. The patient has a glass of grapefruit juice every day for breakfast.
In order to visualize a complete picture of unit projects, including the time from the beginning to the end, the nurse manager would most likely use which of the following?
a. Flowchart c. Pareto diagram b. Decision tree d. PERT
The nurse should instruct a client, diagnosed with glaucoma, that the purpose of medication is to:
1. help dry up excess secretions. 2. lower the intraocular pressure. 3. strengthen the muscles of the eye. 4. improve the vision in the eye.