During a client's yearly eye examination, the nurse checks the intraocular pressure. The nurse notes that the pressure in the right eye is 12 mm Hg and 19 mm Hg in the left. The nurse tells the client:
A. That he has glaucoma in the left eye
B. That he has glaucoma in the right eye
C. That the intraocular pressure in both eyes is normal
D. That he needs to increase his fluid intake, because the pressure in the right eye is low
Ans: C. That the intraocular pressure in both eyes is normal
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After completing the physical examination of a patient in the seated and lying positions, the nurse asks the patient to stand. What body areas will the nurse assess with the client in this position?
A) Cervical spine B) Thorax C) Axillary nodes D) Gait and balance
The nurse is reviewing the Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators for a child health promotion program. Which are included in the leading health indicators? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decrease tobacco use. b. Improve immunization rates. c. Reduce incidences of cancer. d. Increase access to health care. e. Decrease the number of eating disorders.
The nurse manager receives the budget variance report for the assigned nursing unit. What other critical information must the nurse manager consider to evaluate this report?
a. Projection of costs in the operating budget b. The amount of money allocated to meet expected costs c. Figures on which a zero-based budget were determined d. Planning needs for unit staffing based on patient acuity