Which position is commonly used for a head and neck examination of a patient who is in bed?
A) Trendelenburg
B) Sims'
C) Semi-Fowler's
D) Prone
C
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A client is recovering from a gastrojejunostomy for treatment of duodenal ulcer. About 20 minutes after lunch, the client develops dizziness, weakness, palpitations, and the urge to defecate
To avoid recurrence of these symptoms, what should the nurse teach the client? 1. Decrease fluid intake with meals and lie down after meals. 2. Drink fruit juice after each meal. 3. Increase fluid intake with meals and lie down 30 minutes after meals. 4. Eat a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet in six small feedings a day.
A patient newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis tries to learn all she can about the disease process. The patient asks the nurse what signs and symptoms can be anticipated with multiple sclerosis
The nurse is correct to respond that the patient can anticipate which of the following signs and symptoms? (Select all that apply.) a. Paresthesias b. Visual impairments c. Muscle or motor problems d. Diarrhea e. Hypotension
What is the priority nursing intervention for the client during the first 24 hours after a skin graft procedure?
A. Monitoring of vital signs for early detection of hemorrhage B. Monitoring of graft site to assess "take" of the newly grafted skin C. Repositioning the client every 2 hours to prevent pressure ulcer formation D. Performing passive range-of-motion exercises on the extremity with the new graft to prevent contracture development
A nurse is caring for a child who lives in extreme poverty. Which of the following types of abuse is this child at greatest risk for?
a. Sexual abuse b. Emotional neglect c. Physical neglect d. Child abuse