To assess for jaundice, the nurse inspects for:
a. Yellowish color in the axilla and groin.
b. Yellow pigmentation in the sclera.
c. Very pale skin on the palms.
d. Ashen-gray color in the oral mucous membranes.
ANS: B
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The nurse is presenting information on the congentital disorder of hemophilia A. What fact will the nurse include?
a. It is seen in males and females equally. b. It is transmitted by symptom-free females. c. It is a sex-linked dominant trait. d. It is a defective gene located on the Y chromosome.
The nurse is preparing an educational seminar about Healthy People 2020
The inclusion of which of the following topics in this presentation are unexpected and indicate that the nurse requires further education? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The parents of a newborn should be educated about the clinical manifestations associated with hyperthyroidism. 2. Thyroid disease more frequently affects males than females. 3. Immigrants may have an increased risk of disorders related to thyroid function. 4. Depression in older adults may be linked to hypothyroidism. 5. The iodine added to some medications can be linked to hypothyroidism in the clients who use these medications.
While learning about the Nutrition Facts label, the client sees the term "very low" on a food label. What does this mean?
A) The product contains virtually none of the specified nutrient. B) The product has one-third fewer calories than a comparable product. C) It refers to sodium only. D) It refers to meat and poultry products with less than 10 g of fat.
A patient living independently had command hallucinations to shout warnings to neighbors. After a short hospitalization, the patient was prohibited from returning to the apartment. The landlord said, "You cause too much trouble."
What problem is the patient experiencing? a. Grief b. Stigma c. Homelessness d. Nonadherence