A patient complains of morning headaches, a feeling of fullness in her head, and a pain similar to that of a toothache under her eye. What should the nurse recognize that these symptoms indicate?
a. Nasal polyps
b. Impacted wisdom teeth
c. Allergic rhinitis
d. Sinusitis
D
Sinusitis has the classic signs of headache, sense of fullness in the head, and a sensitive area over the sinuses.
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a. Implement nothing by mouth (NPO) status for 8 hours. b. Withhold all daily medications until after the examination. c. Administer morphine sulfate to prevent claustrophobia during the test. d. Place the client in a gown that has cloth ties instead of metal snaps.
The nurse working in the Emergency Department admits a client requiring surgical repair of a laceration on the hand, and anticipates what type of anesthesia?
1. Spinal 2. General 3. Topical 4. Local
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1. Spending more time in bed 2. Watching television in bed 3. Staying up as late as possible 4. Taking hot showers at bedtime 5. Spending more time with others
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Which of the following should the nurse discuss with this patient? 1. Discuss strategies to help with the care of her elderly parent. 2. Explain that missing exercise is not going to exacerbate the symptoms. 3. Suggest she talk with her health care provider about taking Lyrica so the symptoms will go away. 4. Remind the patient that life cannot be predicted, and caring for an elderly relative must be a priority.