Palpation
What will be an ideal response?
applies sense of touch to assess: texture, temperature, moisture, organ location and size, swelling, vibration or pulsation, rigidity or spasticity, cerpitation, presence of lumps or masses and presence of tenderness or pain; always start with light palpation first
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A) avoid driving until he is aware of the adverse effects. B) change his profession, because the drug has long-term effects after cessation of therapy. C) avoid driving at night, because lorazepam affects the wake–sleep cycle and can lead to drowsiness. D) drive only 2 hours after consuming the drug and stop when it's time for the subsequent dose.
Category-three conflict is best demonstrated by which scenario?
1. Students compete to register early for favorite classes. 2. Two nurse's aides argue about whose turn it is to take care of a belligerent patient. 3. A husband and wife argue about the time the wife spends on her nursing studies. 4. Faculty compete for merit raises.
The false statement about older adults is
1. there are more than 60 causes associated with dementia. 2. dementia may be reversible if the cause is discovered and treated early. 3. with normal aging, delirium and lapses of memory commonly occur. 4. Alzheimer's disease may be reversible if the cause is discovered and treated early.
You ask J.F. whether she is ready for her bath and she responds positively. you let her bathe the parts shecan reach and engage her in a conversation as you attend to the rest of her body
While performing perineal care, you notice that the folds of skin around her perineal area are reddened and excoriated. What is the likely cause of the problem and what needs to be done to encourage healing?