Which of the following is assessed by visual observation of the right side of a patients' neck while the patient is reclining with their head slightly turned to the left with the chin extended??
A) Systolic blood pressure
B) Jugular venous pressure
C) Ankle brachial pressure
D) Arterial pressure
B
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Which of the following would the community health nurse use to describe resiliency?
A) Support from friends B) Temperament C) Visits by nurses D) Recovery ability
1/5 expressed as a percent is:
a. 50%. b. 20%. c. 10%. d. 5%.
A nurse knows of several patients who have achieved adequate control of their allergy symptoms using over-the-counter antihistamines. Antihistamines would be contraindicated in the care of which patient?
A) A patient who has previously been treated for tuberculosis B) A pregnant woman at 30 weeks' gestation C) A patient who is on estrogen-replacement therapy D) A patient with a severe allergy to eggs
A patient has been treated in the hospital for an episode of acute pancreatitis The patient has acknowledged the role that his alcohol use played in the development of his health problem, but has not expressed specific plans for lifestyle changes after discharge. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A) Educate the patient about the link between alcohol use and pancreatitis. B) Ensure that the patient knows the importance of attending follow-up appointments. C) Refer the patient to social work or spiritual care. D) Encourage the patient to connect with a community-based support group.