After physical examination of a client, the nurse documents which finding as a symptom?
a. The client's skin feels warm to the touch.
b. The client is scratching his arm.
c. The client's temperature is 100° F.
d. The client complains of itching.
ANS: D
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For which of these reasons would a nurse researcher include refereed journals in the literature review?
a. The articles are critiqued by a panel of external reviewers. b. The articles selected for publication are related to a specific field of knowledge. c. The journals encourage competition among authors to have their articles published. d. The journals publish only articles that are primary sources of research findings.
A client phones into the physician's office and reports an insect has flown into his ear and asks the nurse what he should do. The nurse instructs him to:
A) irrigate the ear with water to flush out the insect. B) instill mineral oil into the ear canal and try to gently remove insect with tweezers. C) attempt to remove the insect with a cotton-tipped applicator that has been dipped in hydrogen peroxide. D) apply Vaseline to smother and kill the insect.
Which definition best describes Kussmaul's breathing, seen in diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis?
A) Progressively increasing, rapid, deep respiration that peaks and then gradually decreases. B) Rapid and deep respirations. C) Irregular rate and depth that alternates with periods of apnea. D) Regular breathing pattern followed by brief periods of apnea.
What is the primary characteristic of a community health nurse?
A. Providing care to subpopulations B. Providing care in existing services C. Being a specialist in public health science D. Having a case management certification