A Wood's light examination is being performed on a client. The nurse knows this test is performed to diagnose which skin condition?
a. herpes c. cancerous tissues
b. allergies to environ-mental agents d. fungal infections of hair and skin
D
In a Wood's light examination the skin and hair are examined under ultraviolet light (black light) in a darkened room. This test is used to diagnose fungal infections (tinea) of hair and skin.
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A patient is considering valve replacement surgery. The nurse would explain which main differences between biological and mechanical valves? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Biological valves have a higher incidence of clot formation than do mechanical valves. 2. Biological valves wear out faster than mechanical valves. 3. Mechanical valves sometimes have an audible click. 4. Infections are harder to treat in mechanical valves. 5. There is a higher risk of hemorrhage in the years after surgery if a biologic valve is used.
When preparing to administer a nitroglycerin ointment dose to the client, the nurse does which action to prevent self-administration of the ointment?
a. wash hands before handling the ointment tube. b. remove previous dose patch from client. c. put on clean gloves before handling the ointment tube. d. ask client to self-administer the nitroglycerin ointment.
Which is the priority nursing intervention for the family of a child who has been admitted to the hospital?
a. Begin discharge teaching. b. Identify and mobilize internal and external strengths. c. Identify ways in which the family could have prevented their child's hospitalization. d. Instruct the parents on normal growth and development.
A nurse is interviewing a client who has delusional disorder. Which reports of delusion are typically associated with delusional disorder? Select all that apply
A) "There's an alien growing in my liver." B) "My husband is having an affair with his secretary." C) "The CIA has sent operatives to spy on me." D) "The President keeps me up to date on military secrets."