Mr. Yoder is a 49-year-old patient who comes to the clinic for a physical examination for his job. On examination, you perform a Phalen's test. This is used to assess for the presence of:
A. elbow joint subluxation.
B. wrist ROM.
C. osteoporosis.
D. carpal tunnel syndrome.
Answer: D. carpal tunnel syndrome.
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An older client is admitted to the hospital with severe intermittent abdominal pain and fever. The client is known to have diverticulosis. The diagnostic test likely to be ordered for this client is
A) upper GI endoscopy. B) barium enema. C) CT scan of the abdomen. D) colonoscopy.
A patient with acute pancreatitis is demonstrating signs of hypovolemic shock. The nurse will conduct additional assessment for which expected cause of this hypovolemia?
1. Increased urine output 2. Undiagnosed gastrointestinal ulcerations 3. Pulmonary edema 4. Fluid shifts and decreased vascular resistance
For which diuretic should you teach a patient to wear long sleeves, a hat, and sunscreen when going outdoors?
a. Furosemide (Lasix) b. Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) c. Torsemide (Demadex) d. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
When preparing a teaching plan for elderly clients about their medications, the nurse understands that which factor is not true of elderly clients?
a. About 95% live in the community and are not institutionalized. b. They have difficulty distinguishing blue and green. c. They tend to be as compliant in using their medications as younger adults. d. Many older adults experience short-term memory loss.