The nurse clarifies to the parents of a child with spina bifida that their child has a portion of the spinal cord in the sac in addition to the meninges. This type of spina bifida is known as a(n) ____________________
ANS:
meningomyelocele
A spina bifida that includes a portion of the cord in the sac in addition to the meninges is classified as a meningomyelocele.
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On inspection, the nurse observes that the patient is experiencing air trapping. While auscultating the chest, the nurse notes the presence of coarse, rumbling, low-pitched sounds in the right middle and lower lobes. On further inspection of the patient, the nurse observes that his fingers appear discolored. This is a result of a. clubbing. c. peripheral cyanosis. b. central cyanosis. d. chronic tuberculosis.
The nurse is assessing a client for fecal impaction, and when inserting a lubricated, gloved finger, the stool feels like small rocks. What does the nurse document this finding as?
A) Scybala B) Hard stool C) Fecal Impaction D) Obstruction
The hospital administrator approves a case management position for a new rehabilitation unit to help reduce costs. In developing the job description, the nurse manager understands that a key element of case management is:
a. Managing of care by nurse managers. b. Coordination of resources for effective outcomes. c. Rapid discharge of clients to decrease costs. d. Managing of care for outpatient clients only.
Multiple piercings up the penile shaft is known as which of the following?
a. Prince Albert c. dydoe b. frenum ladder d. ampallang