A nurse conducting an eye examination notes that the client exhibits rapid, involuntary oscillating movements of the eyeball when looking at the nurse. How should the nurse document this finding?
A. Ptosis
B. Nystagmus
C. Scleral icterus
D. Exophthalmos
Ans: B. Nystagmus
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A. Appropriate food items chosen for meals B. Glucose within target range 90% of the time C. No evidence of long-term complications D. Takes medications correctly and on time
Megan is a 20-year-old college student who has presented to the campus medical clinic with an unplanned pregnancy
Despite being under significant stress from this event, she has focused herself on doing all she can to maximize her own health and the health of the fetus. What teaching point should the nurse prioritize during patient education with Megan? A) "As much as possible, you should limit yourself to herbal remedies rather than drugs." B) "Quitting smoking will have great benefits both for you and your unborn child." C) "You'll need to take lower doses of medications until you deliver your baby." D) "Unfortunately, you'll have to endure some discomfort because you can't take medications when you're pregnant."
Part of the Dietary Reference Intakes is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). What is it?
A) The recommended level of intake for that nutrient B) The highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects C) The nutrient intake amount determined to be most beneficial for preventing chronic disease D) The estimated amount of nutrient that will meet the needs of 90% of a given population
An appropriate screening test for hearing that can be administered by the nurse to a 5-year-old child is:
a. the Rinne test. b. the Weber test. c. conventional audiometry. d. eliciting the startle reflex.