A patient has a chronic cough, fever, and purulent sputum, and a lung infection (pneumonia) is suspected. Which of the following diagnostic procedures is least likely to provide useful information?
A. White blood cell count and differential count
B. Chest X-ray
C. Culture of sputum for disease-producing organisms
D. Urinalysis
D
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The nurse would recognize that the patient is exhibiting ataxia when she assesses the presence of what? A) Peripheral edema B) Uncoordinated muscle movement C) Vascular lesions caused by dilated blood vessels D) A condition marked by development of urticaria
The nurse is planning to assess for the presence of lower pitch sounds when examining a patient's heart. Which item of equipment would the nurse use to make this assessment?
A) Tuning fork B) Two test tubes C) Bell of a stethoscope D) Diaphragm of a stethoscope
A patient hospitalized for 2 weeks committed suicide during the night. Which initial nursing measure will be most important regarding this event?
a. Ask the information technology manager to verify the hospital information system is secure. b. Hold a staff meeting to express feelings and plan care for the other patients. c. Ask the patient's roommate not to discuss the event with other patients. d. Prepare a report of a sentinel event.
A hematology unit is staffed by RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). When the nurse manager is reviewing documentation of staff members, which entry indicates that the staff member needs education about his or her appropriate level of responsibility and client care?
A. "Abdominal pain relieved by morphine 4 mg IV; client resting comfortably and denies problems. B.C., RN" B. "Ambulated in hallway for 40 feet and denies shortness of breath at rest or with ambulation. T.Y., LPN" C. "Client reporting increased shortness of breath; oxygen increased to 4 L by nasal cannula. M.N., UAP" D. "Vital signs 37.0° C, heart rate 60, respiratory rate 20, blood pressure 110/68, and oximetry 98% on room air. L.D., UAP"