When conducting a generalized assessment of a new patient, for what would the nurse inspect the neck?
A) Strain
B) Vertebral injury
C) Lymph node enlargement
D) Limitations in movement
D
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A correctional nurse was preparing to give an inmate his psychotropic drug when the prisoner hit the nurse's arm, sending the medication flying, and yelled, "No more. I'm not taking that poison anymore!" The prisoner is obviously mentally ill
Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? a. Inject the medication rather than debate taking the oral pill with the inmate b. Recognize the prisoner's right to refuse treatment c. Throw the medication away, obtain another pill, and try to persuade the prisoner to take the drug d. Force the medication down the prisoner's throat with the assistance of two prison guards
To obtain information about a patient's major modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease, which question should the nurse ask?
A) "How much alcohol do you drink?" B) "Do you have sleep apnea?" C) "Do you smoke cigarettes?" D) "Do you suffer from depression?"
A woman is experiencing preterm labor. The client asks why she is on betamethasone. Which is the nurse's best response?
1. "This medication will halt the labor process until the baby is more mature." 2. "This medication will relax the smooth muscles in the infant's lungs so the baby can breathe." 3. "This medication is effective in stimulating lung development in the preterm infant." 4. "This medication is an antibiotic that will treat your urinary tract infection, which caused preterm labor."
The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for hypothyroidism. The patient reports insomnia, nervousness, and flushing of the skin. Before notifying the provider, the nurse will perform which action?
a. Assess serum glucose to evaluate possible hypoglycemia. b. Check the patient's heart rate to assess for tachycardia. c. Perform an assessment of hydration status. d. Take the patient's temperature to evaluate for infection.