The nurse assessing for jaundice in the Black patient is most likely to note the change in color in which of these areas? Mark all that apply
A.
The patient's skin
B.
The mucous membrane of the buccal mucosa of the patient
C.
The patient's sclerae
D.
The patient's palmar and plantar surfaces
ANS: B, C, D
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The process of professionalization of an occupation typically follows a pattern of developmental stages. One of the stages is collective identity. Which of the following is an example of collective identity?
a. Legal right to practice profession to protect unique skills from outsiders b. Apprenticeship programs to develop skills c. A loose association of practitioners d. Definition of the profession's mission related to full-time work
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the maintenance period following treatment with antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia. During the maintenance period, it is essential that the nurse monitor the client for:
A) Weight loss. B) Torticollis. C) Hypernatremia. D) Tardive dyskinesia.
A nurse asks a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, "What is meant by the old saying ‘You can't judge a book by looking at the cover.'?" Which response by the patient indicates concrete thinking?
a. "The table of contents tells what a book is about." b. "You can't judge a book by looking at the cover." c. "Things are not always as they first appear." d. "Why are you asking me about books?"
The nurse is discussing estrogen therapy with a patient education group. When relaying information, the nurse may explain that therapeutic outcomes of estrogen therapy include (Select all that apply.)
a. contraception. b. hormonal balance. c. treatment of severe facial acne. d. appetite suppression. e. prevention of heart disease.