The nurse is preparing to assess the pulmonic area of a client's heart. Which anatomical location should the nurse place the bell of the stethoscope?
A. Fifth intercostal space at the sternal border.
B. Second intercostal space right sternal edge.
C. Second intercostal space left sternal edge.
D. Fourth intercostal space left sternal edge.
Answer: C
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1. procedure oriented. 2. focused on person outcomes. 3. focused on rules and regulations. 4. time-oriented.
The husband of a bipolar client asks the nurse what causes manic disorder. The nurse should respond
that the actual cause has not been determined but that a. several factors, including heredity, may have roles. b. excess norepinephrine is probably a major factor. c. brain structures have been altered by stress early in life. d. bipolar clients may have excess dopamine receptors.
You observe yellow-tinged sclera on a client with dark skin. Based on this observation, what is your best action?
A. Examine the soles of the client's feet. B. Nothing; this is a normal finding on all people with dark skin. C. Inspect the client's oral mucosa and hard palate for other indications of jaundice. D. Notify the physician of the possibility that the client has hepatitis or another liver disorder.
A pregnant client is scheduled for fetal genetic testing to determine the presence of multifactorial disorders. Which health problems can occur in the fetus from this type of genetic anomaly? Select all that apply
1. Autism 2. Asthma 3. Cleft lip 4. Scoliosis 5. Cleft palate