A patient has an infiltrated peripheral IV. The nurse knows that the primary difference between the symptoms of infiltration and phlebitis at the site of infiltration is which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Redness
B. Swelling
C. Pallor
D. Discomfort
B, C
Signs of phlebitis include pain, increased skin temperature over vein, and redness.
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The tympanic membrane is also called the:
a. Eardrum b. Hammer c. Anvil d. Stirrup
A public health nurse discusses with a client which services are appropriate to meet her needs. The public health function is as a(n):
a. Case manager b. Advocate c. Counselor d. Role model
A nurse is assessing cognitive functioning of a patient. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Administer a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). b. Ask the patient to state name, location, and what month it is. c. Ask the patient's family if the patient is behaving normally. d. Administer the hearing handicap inventory for the elderly (HHIE-S).
The nurse is assisting with a community education program on prevention of skin cancer. Which of the following factors should the nurse teach patients may contribute to the development of skin malignancies? (Select all that apply.)
a. Immunosuppressive therapy b. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays c. High-fat diet d. Fair skin e. Use of sunscreen preparations