In examining the mouth of an older adult with a history of smoking, the nurse practitioner finds a suspicious oral lesion. The patient has been referred for a biopsy to be sent for pathology. Which is the most common oral precancerous lesion?
A. Fictional keratosis
B. Keratoacanthoma
C. Lichen planus
D. Leukoplakia
D
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The nurse suspects the client is experiencing a manic episode based on which of the following observations?
a. Clothing is very colorful and mismatched, and client cannot sit in chair during interview. b. Hair is not combed, clothing is dirty, and client has no interest in surroundings. c. Client repeatedly washes her hands and picks at a button on her shirt. d. Client expresses fear that someone is waiting outside the room to harm her.
Which of the following observations is helpful in determining a client's mood? Select all that apply
A) Client appearance B) Body language C) Speech D) Energy level E) Work history
The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old male patient admitted with a retinal detachment in his left eye. What symptoms would the nurse expect to find during assessment?
A) Flashing lights in the visual field B) Sudden eye pain C) Loss of color vision D) Colored halos around lights
A 55-year-old male patient has been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. The physician's orders include one drop of pilocarpine 1% in each eye every 6 hours
The patient states that he doesn't understand the need for medication because he doesn't have symptoms of an eye problem. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate? A) Noncompliance related to refusal to use eye drops B) Deficient knowledge related to the disease C) Anxiety related to a new health problem D) Disturbed body image related to the need for medication