A patient comes into the clinic complaining of "black spots and a curtain dropping" in the right eye. Which health problem should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
A. Detached retina
B. Conjunctivitis
C. Cataract
D. Sty
Answer: A
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The nurse prepares the client with a terminal illness for a complete bath when the spouse suddenly arrives. The nurse will:
1. Begin bathing the client and ask the spouse to wait by the nurse's desk. 2. Ask the spouse to bathe the client so the nurse can care for another client. 3. Involve the spouse to the degree desired in bathing the client. 4. Instruct the spouse to sit in the chair at the client's bedside until the bath is completed.
During an initial assessment, a patient becomes anxious and evasive when the nurse asks, "Have you ever heard voices when no one else was around?" The patient asks, "Why do you need to know that?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "Please be honest about these experiences," and repeat the question. b. "Sometimes questions seem very personal, but we have our reasons for asking." c. "What purpose do you think we might have in asking whether you hear voices?" d. "I can see this subject makes you uncomfortable. We can discuss it another time."
Our personal hygiene factors are formed by ______.
a. our culture b. the practices of our family c. our own choices d. all of these
A tornado touched down in the city. The public health nurse is a member of the disaster management team. The nurse's role includes: (Select all that apply.)
A) Search and rescue B) Clinical assessment and triage C) Provision of health education D) Hazardous materials management E) Protection of property