While assessing a client's abdomen, the nurse observes involuntary reflex guarding on expiration. The nurse would interpret this as most likely indicating which of the following?
A) Hernia
B) Malignancy
C) Infection
D) Aneurysm
C
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The nurse uses inspection when performing a focused assessment of the respiratory system of a client complaining of cold symptoms. When the client asks the nurse why the nurse is watching the client breathe, the nurse should reply:
1. "I am checking the skin color of the chest." 2. "I am checking to make sure both sides expand equally." 3. "I am listening to hear air movement through the larynx." 4. "I am timing your inspirations."
A client who had kidney trauma required a nephrectomy. What does the nurse teach the client about this condition?
a. "You need to avoid participating in con-tact sports like football." b. "You probably will end up on dialysis a few years from now." c. "You need medication to control your high blood pressure from the injury." d. "You will always be required to restrict your salt and fluid intake."
A pilot study is a small-scale version or trial run designed to test methods to be used in a larger, more rigorous study
A) True B) False
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) has been prescribed orally for a client. What is the rationale for why this medication has been prescribed orally for this client?
1. There are few side effects when given orally. 2. It is only available parenterally. 3. It is one of only a few anticancer drugs that are well absorbed when given orally. 4. The client has a new diagnosis of cancer.