The nurse is assessing a child with a possible fracture. Which of the following would the nurse identify as the most reliable indicator?
A) Lack of spontaneous movement
B) Point tenderness
C) Bruising
D) Inability to bear weight
B
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A patient who has been newly diagnosed with asthma is referred to an asthma clinic. The patient reports daily symptoms requiring short-acting beta2-agonist treatments for relief
The patient has used oral glucocorticoids three times in the past 3 months and reports awakening at night with symptoms about once a week. The patient's forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is 75% of predicted values. The nurse will expect this patient to be started on which regimen? a. Daily low-dose inhaled glucocortico-id/LABA with a SABA as needed b. Daily low-dose inhaled glucocorticoid and a SABA as needed c. Daily medium-dose inhaled glucocortico-id/LABA combination d. No daily medications; just a SABA as needed
A pregnant patient has a history of genital herpes lesions and has experienced outbreaks periodically throughout the pregnancy. What should the nurse instruct the patient regarding this virus if lesions are present at the time of delivery?
A) A cesarean section will be advised at the time of birth. B) There are no precautions needed at the time of birth. C) The patient will need medication immediately after birth. D) The baby will be given a vaccination against the virus at birth.
The nurse is reviewing the nutrition orders for a newly admitted client with an exacerbation of COPD. The nurse expects the client calorie needs to be which of the following?
A) 110% above RMR C) 130% above RMR B) 120% above RMR D) 140% above RMR
A client diagnosed with chronic renal failure and has gained 4 pounds in the past 24 hours. The nurse anticipates that the client will receive which diuretic?
1. Triamterene (Dyrenium) 2. Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) 3. Mannitol (Osmitrol) 4. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)