When examining a patient's popliteal lymph nodes, the nurse determines that the nodes are enlarged. The nurse should then ask the patient to assume which of the following positions?
a. side-lying c. Trendelenburg
b. lithotomy d. reverse Trendelenburg
A
The nurse should then ask the patient to assume the side-lying position.
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a. Pediatric staff b. Postsurgical unit staff c. Emergency Department staff d. Medical oncology unit staff
In what specific way does the respiratory system function contribute to acid-base balance?
A. Prevents excessive loss of hydrogen ions by evaporation B. Increases the potassium ion content in bronchial secretions C. Removes carbon dioxide generated as a result of metabolism D. Maintains body water levels through mucous membrane function
A patient who is taking diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) to treat diarrhea asks the nurse why it contains atropine. The nurse will explain that atropine is added to
a. decrease abdominal cramping. b. increase intestinal motility. c. minimize nausea and vomiting. d. provide analgesia.
When asked to define "Nursing Diagnosis" the nurse's best response is:
1. "It is the second step in the Nursing Process." 2. "It is the process of defining a client's problems." 3. "It correlates a client's problem with a condition a nurse is competent to treat." 4. "It focuses care a licensed nurse can provide with the identified needs of a cli-ent."