When auscultating a patient's heart sounds, the nurse hears a louder S2 when listening at the 2nd intercostal space right sternal border. The nurse determines that this finding is consistent with the closure of which heart valves?
A) Aortic and pulmonic
B) Tricuspid and mitral
C) Pulmonic and tricuspid
D) Mitral and aortic
A
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A 71-year-old woman who has been experiencing several weeks of lower back pain and pelvic heaviness has been diagnosed with a cystocele. Which of the following teaching points about the woman's bladder herniation is most accurate?
A) "Incontinence of urine is a common consequence of this problem.". B) "This problem is unlikely to worsen with time.". C) "An infection was likely a cause of your cystocele.". D) "Fortunately, this probably won't cause pain with intercourse.".
You are caring for a patient who has had an amputation. What nursing action would you be least likely to perform with this type of patient?
A) Teaching the patient self-care activities B) Placing the residual limb on a pillow C) Promoting mobility D) Teaching the patient how to wrap the stump
Which of the following prevention activities would be considered secondary prevention?
1. Monitoring for prenatal care 2. Treatment for anemia 3. HIV prevention 4. Tetanus immunization
Alternatives to restraints do NOT need to be tried for patients who are postoperative or confused
True False