A nurse asks a client to say "ninety-nine" as the nurse palpates the posterior thorax. The nurse is assessing which of the following?
A) Fremitus
B) Egophony
C) Chest expansion
D) Bronchophony
A
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The nurse has an order to administer a saline cathartic to a patient who has a history of congestive heart failure. Why is this type of cathartic contraindicated with this patient?
A) The patient is at risk for hypomagnesemia. B) The patient is at risk for hypernatremia. C) The patient is at risk for hypochloremia. D) The patient is at risk for hyperphosphatemia
The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for peptic ulcer disease. Suddenly, the patient yells that her abdomen is "killing" her. The nurse notes that the patient's abdomen is rigid. The nurse should:
a. call the provider immediately. b. give the patient pain medication. c. remove the NG tube. d. give the patient an antacid.
Which intervention should the nurse teach the client with fibromyalgia to reduce the pain associated with the disorder?
A. "Wear gloves or mittens whenever you are outdoors in cooler temperatures." B. "Avoid weight-bearing activity when pain is present." C. "Increase the amount of sleep you receive each day." D. "Drink at least 4 liters of fluids every day."
When seeking employment, a community health nurse decides to focus the search on official health care agencies, based on the understanding that these agencies are
A) voluntary. B) tax supported. C) proprietary. D) privately funded.