When assessing the patient's pulse, the nurse is using the following assessment technique:
A) Inspection
B) Palpation
C) Percussion
D) Auscultation
Ans: B
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a. "We are feeding the baby with a dropper for 2 weeks." b. "We resumed bottle feeding after discharge." c. "We started the baby on solid food yesterday." d. "The baby is drinking well from a straw."
A nurse is reviewing regulations to practice in different states. Which of the following credentials is interpreted as mandatory to renew periodically in order to legally practice nursing in a particular state?
a. The nursing license b. The registration of the nursing license c. Certification in a nursing specialty organ-ization d. Accreditation
A client is concerned about maintaining a healthy respiratory system. What should the nurse instruct the client to do to promote a healthy respiratory status?
1. Use pursed-lip breathing. 2. Exercise regularly. 3. Do not smoke. 4. Breathe through the nose. 5. Breathe through the mouth.
Which of the following is not included in the Scope of Forensic Nursing Practice as defined by the ANA and IAFN?
A) Application of nursing-related sciences B) Application of the forensic aspects of health care in investigation C) Treatment of trauma or death victims D) Prevention of the initial abuse situations