A person has a sprained ankle. Cold applications are best applied:
a. Right after the injury
b. A day after the injury
c. Two days after the injury
d. A week after the injury
A
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A client has experienced a stroke resulting in damage to Wernicke's area. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse monitor for?
a. Inability to comprehend spoken words b. Communication with rote speech only c. Slurred speech d. Inability to make sounds
A nurse is caring for a client who is on mechanical ventilation. What actions will promote comfort in this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allow visitors at the client's bedside. b. Ensure the client can communicate if awake. c. Keep the television tuned to a favorite channel. d. Provide back and hand massages when turning. e. Turn the client every 2 hours or more.
A patient with fluid volume excess has a hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dL. How would the nurse explain the more likely cause of this laboratory value?
1. An undiagnosed bleeding disorder exists. 2. The patient has chronic anemia. 3. The patient has iron deficiency anemia. 4. Plasma dilution has occurred due to excess fluid
An internal locus of control is __________
a. believing that luck or fate determines what will happen b. geared toward goal setting, taking control of one's life, and not requiring assistance for decision making c. focusing mainly on day-to-day events d. focusing mainly on future events and preparing diligently for a potential problem