A person is paralyzed on the right side. When measuring temperature, you cannot use the:
a. Oral site
b. Rectal site
c. Temporal artery site
d. Tympanic membrane site
A
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Prevention of food-borne infections does not include
a. Cooking foods thoroughly b. Avoiding individuals with food-borne infections c. Washing hands frequently d. Protecting from insects, rodents, and animals
A patient at high risk for breast cancer is scheduled for an incisional biopsy in the outpatient surgery department
When the nurse is providing preoperative education, the patient asks why an incisional biopsy is being done instead of just removing the mass. What would be the nurse's best response? A) "An incisional biopsy is performed because it's known to be less painful and more accurate than other forms of testing." B) "An incisional biopsy is performed to confirm a diagnosis and so that special studies can be done that will help determine the best treatment." C) "An incisional biopsy is performed to assess the potential for recovery from a mastectomy." D) "An incisional biopsy is performed on patients who are younger than the age of 40 and who are otherwise healthy."
A nurse serves as a preceptor to a new graduate who is taking an admission database from a new patient. Afterward, the preceptor critiques the new graduate's use of "why" questions, stating,
a. "Avoid using ‘why' questions because they make people defensive." b. "Good job. Your ‘why' questions were focused and right to the point." c. "Nice work. Your ‘why' questions were clear and very understandable." d. "Try using other kinds of questions because ‘why' questions get monotonous."
When educating an elderly client on the prevention of constipation, the nurse should provide which of the following educational interventions?
A) Drink three glasses of milk per day B) Eat six servings of bread or pasta C) Consume antacids to decrease reflux D) Increase intake of fresh vegetables