When percussing a patient, where would the nurse expect to find the loudest tones?
A) Over the liver
B) Over the bladder
C) Over the spleen
D) Over the lungs
D
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A nurse identifies a risk factor in an older man that places him at risk for developing diverticulo-sis. What patient information indicates such a risk factor?
a. Eats a low-fiber diet b. Chronic diarrhea c. History of using nonsteroidal antiinflam-matory drugs (NSAIDs) d. Family history of colon cancer
In a child with second-degree burns from a house fire, the immediate priority would be to
A) decrease anxiety about procedures. B) maintain adequate circulatory function. C) relieve pain and discomfort. D) reassure the child that the family is all right.
Which of the following statements accurately describe the concept of empowerment? Select all that apply
a. Self-esteem, personal values, and perceptions are factors that can influence empowerment. b. Empowerment is understood to be a participative process or partnership between a nurse and patient. c. Empowerment does not require respect for an individual's personal beliefs and goals. d. Sharing of knowledge through education is important for empowerment. e. Empowerment requires trust in the person's ability to make decisions, take action, and be accountable for the actions.
Defibrillation is the treatment of choice for ventricular fibrillation and asystole
a. true b. false