A nurse is inspecting a client's nails and notices that the angle of the proximal nail fold and the nail plate is almost a flat line; it is about 160 degrees. The nurse understands that this finding indicates:
a. Clubbing of the nails.
b. A normal finding.
c. Beau's nails.
d. Koilonychia (spoon nail).
ANS: B
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1. It should be equal to that of any other wound care specialist in the nation. 2. It should be the same as that of any nurse who provides wound care. 3. It should be equal to the practice of a wound care specialist working in the largest facility in the state. 4. It should be the same as that of an average nurse who also holds national wound care certification.
A patient has started azathioprine (Imuran) therapy as part of renal transplant surgery. The nurse will monitor for which expected adverse effect of azathioprine therapy?
(Select all that apply.) a. Tremors b. Leukopenia c. Diarrhea d. Thrombocytopenia e. Hepatotoxicity f. Fluid retention
The nurse is treating a client with an anxiety disorder. The client would like to try medications to treat the disorder
Which classification of drugs is the likely first choice for this client because of its effectiveness on a wide range of symptoms and minimal abuse potential? A) Anticonvulsants B) Tricyclic antidepressants C) Antianxiety agents D) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
A client has a history of excessive drinking, which has led to multiple arrests for driving under the influence (DUI). The client states, "I work hard to provide for my family. I don't see why I can't drink to relax."
The nurse recognizes the use of which defense mechanism? A. Projection B. Rationalization C. Regression D. Sublimation