When assessing a client for possible varicose veins, which of the following would the nurse do?
A) Have the client stand for the exam
B) Tell the client to raise his or her leg
C) Dorsiflex the client's foot
D) Obtain the ankle-brachial index
A
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A hospitalized patient is being treated for tuberculosis with a drug regimen that includes pyrazinamide. The patient complains of pain in the knee and shoulder joints. The nurse will con-tact the provider to request an order for:
a. ibuprofen. b. renal function tests. c. discontinuation of the pyrazinamide. d. measurement of uric acid levels.
A woman at 30 weeks' gestation and a history of sickle cell anemia is experiencing fever, chills, and diarrhea for 3 days. What are the most serious potential complications that this client faces?
1. Severe lethargy 2. Sickle cell crisis 3. Electrolyte imbalance 4. Fetal neural tube defects
The cultural group that tries to avoid direct eye contact with elders is:
a. Arab b. Asian c. Native American d. European
A lawsuit has been filed against the hospital for terminating an employee for excessive tardiness and absenteeism. The defendant's attorney has contacted nurses who worked with this employee to testify in the case
Which statements would best support the defendant's case? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I didn't work the same shift." 2. "The employee called in sick on several consecutive Fridays." 3. "She often asked me to cover for her while she took her kids to school." 4. "She was never late or absent during the 6 months I worked with her." 5. "Her absences affected the work flow on our unit."