The nurse examining the breasts of an older adult woman recognizes which finding as normal?
a. Firm and rounded breasts of equal size and shape
b. Relatively large size and number of mammary ducts
c. Loose elasticity and puckering of the suspensory ligaments
d. Flattened breasts with a slightly granular texture on palpation
ANS: D
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The nurse is to administer 45 mg of phenobarbital to the patient. How many tablets will the patient receive?
Phenobarbital tablets, USP 15 mg CIV only a. 1 tablet b. 2 tablets c. 3 tablets d. 4 tablets
In planning activities and goals for the older adult patient, the nurse's first priority should be:
1. self-esteem. 2. safety. 3. interest. 4. self-concept.
When palpating an infant's liver, what does the nurse understand is true?
A) The infant's liver is located deeper than an adult. B) Palpation of the infant's liver is easier than palpation of an adult. C) The infant's liver is small in comparison to other abdominal organs. D) Palpation of the infant's liver is not recommended.
To test for Homans' sign, the nurse would:
1. dorsiflex the client's foot while the knee is flexed at 90 degrees. 2. plantarflex the client's foot while the hip is slightly flexed. 3. plantarflex the client's foot while the knee is extended. 4. dorsiflex the client's foot while the knee is slightly bent.