Phlebitis is a surgical procedure
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Which of the following advice should the nurse give a self-conscious client with hearing loss to protect his or her self-esteem?
A) Pretend to follow conversations by nodding the head. B) Be forthright and inform others about the hearing deficit. C) Follow lip movements closely. D) Avoid excess socializing.
A patient is scheduled for a barium enema, an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), and thyroid function tests. In which order should the tests be done?
a. IVP, barium enema, thyroid function tests b. thyroid function tests, barium enema, IVP c. thyroid function tests, IVP, barium enema d. barium enema, IVP, thyroid function tests
A patient suffers an injury to the shoulder while playing football. To identify abnormalities of cartilage and soft tissue surrounding the joint, the nurse would expect the patient to be evaluated with
a. radioisotope bone scanning. b. arthroscopy. c. standard x-rays. d. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
The nurse explains that psychosocial theories differ from biologic theories in that psychosocial theories:
a. focus on methods to delay the aging process. b. are directed at decreasing depression in the older adult. c. are organized to enhance the perception of aging. d. attempt to explain responses to aging process.