The nurse determines that a client has skin changes consistent with sun exposure. Which of the following did the nurse assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Age spots
2. Actinic keratoses
3. Telangiectasias
4. Lentigines
5. Freckles
6. Burrows
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Skin changes consistent with sun exposure include age spots, actinic keratoses, telangiectasias, lentigines, and freckles. Burrows are lesions seen with animal parasites.
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The nurse prepares PCA for a postoperative client in the postanesthesia recovery unit (PACU). To rule out contraindications to therapy, which should the nurse assess before the client receives PCA? (Select all that apply.)
1. Consider client cognitive level. 2. Evaluate client communication. 3. Confirm two separate IV infusions. 4. Determine client physical ability. 5. Assess for history of constipation. 6. Verify client medication allergies.
A nurse is counseling a client diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Which characteristic would differentiate this disorder from transvestic disorder?
A. Clients diagnosed with transvestic disorder are dissatisfied with their gender, whereas clients diagnosed with gender dysphoria are not. B. Clients diagnosed with gender dysphoria are dissatisfied with their gender, whereas clients diagnosed with transvestic disorder are not. C. Clients diagnosed with gender dysphoria never engage in cross-dressing, whereas clients diagnosed with transvestic disorder do. D. Clients diagnosed with transvestic disorder never engage in cross-dressing, whereas clients diagnosed with gender dysphoria do.
Which of the following is used to pay physicians and other practitioners a set amount to provide care to a given client or group of clients for a set period of time and amount of mon-ey?
1. Retrospective reimbursement 2. Prospective reimbursement 3. Fee-for-service 4. Capitation
The patient on frequent doses of meperidine (Demerol) complains of constipation. Which initial intervention is best?
a. Offer fruit such as prunes or apricots. b. Request an order for an enema. c. Report the condition to the charge nurse. d. Increase oral fluid intake.