Mr. L has cyanotic lips and nail beds. His lips are pursed, and he has nasal flaring. You suspect that he is having cardiac or pulmonary difficulty. Which additional sign would support this im-pression?
a. Callus formation on the heels
b. Clubbing of the fingers
c. Graying hair
d. Swollen toes and ankles
B
Clubbing of the fingers suggests pulmonary or cardiac difficulty.
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a. The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are similar to those of the middle class. b. The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are higher than those of the middle class. c. The morbidity and mortality rates of the impoverished are lower than those of the middle class. d. No reliable statistics exist regarding the relationship of poverty to morbidity and mortality.
What does the nurse plan to teach a patient who is prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin) about going out of doors?
a. Move slowly to avoid dizziness. b. Wear dark glasses when the sun is bright. c. Be sure to wear long sleeves and a broad-brimmed hat. d. Apply a strong sunscreen whenever you will be exposed to sunlight.
Which point would characterize the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses?
A) It does not include services for mental health disorders. B) Participation in the program is not voluntary. C) It is independent of the state licensing board. D) Efforts to maintain confidentiality are limited.
A record that contains a person's health history, allergies, current complaints, past medical and surgical history, and a listing of current medications, but is not considered a legal health record is a/an:
What will be an ideal response?