During palpation of the abdomen, the nurse assesses the liver of a small child. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) It can be palpated 4 cm below the right costal margin.
B) It is unpalpable.
C) It is found at the left costal margin.
D) It is located 2 cm below the right costal margin.
D
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Upon admission to the detox unit, the nurse administers lorazepam (Ativan). The client asks, "How long will I get these drugs?" Which is the best understanding by the nurse?
A) The drugs will be given routinely until detox is completed. B) Because Ativan has potential addictive qualities, it will be stopped after 24 hours. C) High doses may be required initially but then will be tapered and stopped. D) The physician will decide the dosage and reorder every third day.
The role of the psychiatric nurse in today's contemporary practice settings is:
a. centered on the nurse-patient partnership. b. concentrated on psychosomatic therapies. c. centered on management of the patient's daily needs. d. caring for chronically ill psychiatric patients in acute-care settings.
The ABCD method offers one way to assess skin lesions for possible skin cancer. What does the A stand for?
A. Actinic B. Asymmetry C. Arcus D. Assessment
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a partial gastrectomy. The client notes abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea around 45 minutes postprandial. Which of the following does the nurse know to be true? Select all that apply.
A) The client is experiencing late dumping syndrome. B) The client is experiencing hypoglycemia. C) The client may be treated with acarbose. D) The client should lie down for around 45 minutes after meals. E) The client should decrease intake of very hot foods.