A patient in the ICU is suspected of having tuberculosis. The nurse understands that which diagnostic test will most likely be performed on this patient to confirm this suspicion?
A) Sputum culture
B) Thoracentesis
C) Ventilation-perfusion scanning
D) Pulmonary angiography
A
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The nurse teaches the patient which of the following general guidelines regarding foot care?
A) Wash your feet in warm water. B) Rub a thin coat of lotion between your toes. C) Walk barefoot only at the beach. D) Do not wear socks to bed.
A client with degenerative joint disease asks the nurse for suggestions to avoid unusual stress on the joints. Which suggestion would be most appropriate?
A) Keep shifting weight from one foot to the other. B) Perform aerobic exercises. C) Maintain complete bed rest. D) Maintain good posture.
Why does the nurse modify the environment to keep it warmer for the older adult?
a. A change in the metabolic rate b. Decreased subcutaneous tissue c. Changes in the musculoskeletal system d. A weakened peripheral vascular system
Inspection of Mr. Green's chest also reveals a wider costal angle. What is the costal angle for a healthy adult?
A) 45 degrees B) 90 degrees C) 160 degrees D) 180 degrees