A nurse is performing an oral examination of a patient. Which of the following should she do as part of her examination?
A) Palpate the temporomandibular joint for mobility.
B) Leave the patient's dentures in during the oral examination.
C) Dim the lights to provide a calm environment for the patient.
D) Recline the patient to the supine position.
A
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a. 2 mg per day c. 30 to 60 mg per day b. 10 to 15 mg per day d. 100 mg per day
A nurse is caring for a client with gangrene present on the client's leg. What is the nurse's understanding of the client's condition? Select all that apply.
A) There are two types of gangrene: wet and dry. B) Gangrene describes a mass of necrotic tissue. C) The client has a form of coagulation necrosis. D) Gangrene is caused by cell injury culminating in apoptosis. E) The client has an active infection.
Providing care for the neonate born to a mother who abuses substances can present a challenge for the health care team. Nursing care for this infant requires a multisystem approach. The first step in the provision of this care is
a. Pharmacologic treatment b. Reduction of environmental stimuli c. Neonatal abstinence syndrome scoring d. Adequate nutrition and maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance
Your elderly client is hard of hearing. What is the best way to communicate with him?
1. Use a family member to translate. 2. Write notes to the client. 3. Speak loudly and in a high-pitched voice. 4. Stand in front of the client and speak in a normal tone of voice at a lower pitch.