Which of the following signs alerts the nurse to the possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. A positive Trousseau's sign
B. A positive Cullen's sign
C. A positive Phalen's maneuver
D. A positive Turner's sign
C
Phalen's maneuver produces paresthesia in the median nerve within 60 seconds. Eighty percent of individuals with CST have a positive Phalen's maneuver result.
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Family members ask the nurse, "What can we say when our loved one says, ‘Death is coming soon?'" To promote communication, which response could the nurse suggest for family members?
a. "We feel sad when we think about life without you.". b. "We have not given up on getting you well.". c. "We think you will be around for a long time yet.". d. "Let's talk about the good memories we have.".
A nurse working in the intensive care unit (ICU) is receiving a client diagnosed with early septic shock from the emergency department (ED). The nurse will recognize which symptoms associated with this condition?
Select all that apply. A) Normal blood pressure B) Rapid and deep respirations C) Shallow respirations D) Warm and flushed skin E) Lethargic mental status F) Decreased urine output
An elderly client with asthma has a respiratory rate of 28 at rest. Wheezes are audible on inspiration. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client is
A) activity intolerance with fatigue. B) ineffective airway clearance with cough. C) altered tissue perfusion with hypoxemia. D) ineffective breathing pattern with tachypnea and wheezing.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a heart rate of 140 beats/min. The provider orders parasympathetic medications to slow down the heart rate. With this type of medication, the nurse should
a. evaluate the patient for symptoms of constipation. b. observe for diarrhea. c. assess mucus membranes for signs of dryness. d. expect decreased bowel sounds.