A nurse is completing a symptom analysis with a client complaining of chest pain. When asked what makes the chest pain worse, the client reports that coughing and sneezing increase the chest pain
Based on these data, the nurse suspects the cause of chest pain is:
a. Stable angina.
b. Esophageal reflux disease.
c. Mitral valve prolapse.
d. Costochondritis.
ANS: D
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A patient diagnosed with an 8 cm tumor in the ascending colon asks the nurse how the tumor grew so large without any major symptoms. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "The pressure of the growing tumor caused the other tissue to reduce in size so the tumor could take over the space." 2. "The tumor cells bound to the tissue within the colon." 3. "The tumor cells are loosely held together so they can move about freely." 4. "The tumor cells secreted chemicals that stopped the body's normal mechanism to remove foreign tissue."
Vacarro (2001) noted that there are several types of traps into which nurses can fall that can hinder effective prioritizing of tasks. Which of the following are some of these traps?
a. relying on others to prioritize b. doing what hits first c. taking the path of least resistance d. relying on misguided inspiration e. not responding to the squeaky wheel f. completing tasks by default
A nurse is caring for a client whose leg is wrapped in a bandage. What should the nurse
keep in mind in such a case? A) Bandage should be released every 2 hours B) Toes should be warmer than the rest of the body C) Digits should be assessed by applying light pressure D) Body temperature should be assessed every 2 hours
When the nurse voices preference for the funding of services that assist many clients in his community over services that assist a small group in the community, it is noted as a(an)
A) Deontologic framework B) Beneficence framework C) Nonmaleficence framework D) Utilitarian framework