The nurse's correct definition of a client having hypogeusia would be
A) dulled sensitivity to touch.
B) dry mouth occurring with salivary gland dysfunction.
C) a downward and outward deviation of the eye.
D) blunting of the sense of taste.
D
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A patient who is postoperative day 2 following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) has been experiencing significant pain in the region of his sternal incision. What patient teaching should the nurse perform with this patient?
A) "Try to hug a folded blanket across your chest when you move or breathe deeply." B) "If possible, try to avoid coughing and breathe as shallowly as possible to relieve pressure on your incision." C) "The less you can move, the less pain you're likely to have in the area of your incision." D) "Getting you up and mobilizing as soon as possible will help with this problem."
A client asks the nurse how anthropometric measurement is obtained. Which information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. The measurement estimates skinfold thicknesses. B. The assessment includes any scientific measurement of the body for nutritional analysis. C. The assessment is obtained by subtracting the height in centimeters from the weight in pounds and multiplying by two. D. The measurements include the use of growth chart evaluations using height and weight.
A patient's vasa recta have detected a precipitous drop in the patient's blood pressure. In response to feedback from the vasa recta, the patient's kidneys will:
A) Increase the pH of the blood B) Synthesize angiotensin C) Increase water excretion D) Secrete renin
A client is involuntarily committed without a court order. The nurse understands that the emergency, short-term hospitalization can occur for how long?
A) A maximum of 24 hours B) 48 to 92 hours C) 3 to 5 days D) 1 week