A nurse needs to auscultate a patient's lung sounds. The nurse should place the patient in what position?
a. Sims'
b. Prone
c. Sitting
d. Lithotomy
C
Sitting upright provides full expansion of the lungs and provides better visualization of symmetry of upper body parts.
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a. Dehydration b. Exercise c. Extreme stress d. High altitudes e. Pregnancy
You are a hospice nurse caring for a 22-year-old with a diagnosis of leukemia. What would be included in the care you give this patient?
A) Quantity of life B) Financial advice for paying for care C) Realistic emotional preparation for death D) Suggestions to maximize family social interactions after the patient's death
A test for occult blood is to be done tomorrow. Patient teaching by the nurse has been appropri-ate if the patient chooses which menu for dinner tonight?
a. Hamburger, noodles, dinner roll with but-ter, broccoli b. Beef stew, rice, garlic bread, applesauce c. Macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, apple slices d. Pork chop, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, ice cream
__________ has been said to lead to bloated budgets and fails to scrutinize costs in depth
a. Balanced scorecard b. Incremental budgeting c. Zero-based budgeting d. Timeline budgeting