The nurse is caring for a child with hepatitis B. Which body system is most likely to have complications from this diagnosis?
A) Cardiovascular
B) Respiratory
C) Gastrointestinal
D) Neurologic
Ans: C
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An older adult who resides in a long-term care facility has been diagnosed with oral candidiasis (thrush). When considering factors that may have contributed to this health problem, the nurse should prioritize which of the following?
A) The resident recently completed a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics. B) The resident takes metformin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. C) The resident has been using OTC skin emollients several times a day. D) The resident was immunized against the influenza virus 1 week ago.
Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?
a. Arteries are large-diameter vessels. b. The arterial system is a high-pressure system. c. The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the veins. d. Arteries can greatly expand to accommodate a large blood volume increase.
The nurse has to conduct the physical assessment of a client with a traumatic injury. The physical assessment should begin with the collection of which of the following data?
A) The age of the client B) The vital signs of the client C) The nature of the injury D) The level of sensation of the injured part
A critically ill patient is diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which history would the nurse evaluate as indicating increased risk for this development?
1. The patient had a transfusion reaction yesterday. 2. The patient was intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation 2 days ago. 3. The patient has a long history of hypertension. 4. The patient passed a kidney stone this morning.