A client comes into the clinic for a routine physical examination. The client's clothing is wrinkled and hair uncombed
The client is looking around the room and answering assessment questions in a monotone voice. What does this client's appearance and behavior tell the nurse?
a. The client has low self-esteem. c. The client has a high self-concept.
b. The client has high self-esteem. d. The client has a positive body image.
ANS: A
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The laboratory report includes these four numbers: 0.355, 0.3, 0.03, and 0.035 . Which decimal is the largest?
A) 0.3 B) 0.03 C) 0.035 D) 0.355
A client is reporting intermittent pain in the left upper abdomen. In order to best assess the characteristics of the pain, the nurse asks the client: Select all that apply
1. "Can you do anything that makes the pain go away?" 2. "Does anything make the pain worse?" 3. "When did you first notice the pain?" 4. "Can you describe the pain for me?" 5. "What do you think is causing the pain?"
Which action by the nurse when conducting a physical assessment for a homeless person is most appropriate
1) Donning full PPE when entering the patient's room 2) Washing hands after touching the patient each time 3) Having close face-to-face contact upon entering the patient's room 4) Working from toe to head when examining the patient
During a class discussion, two nursing students demonstrated intellectual courage. What action did the nursing students perform?
a. Considered being in the other person's situation b. Expected proof that the use of restraints is safe c. Conducted additional research on the use of restraints in patient care d. Listened to each other's point of view regarding the use of patient restraints