The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for a homeless person. Which will often require special attention for this patient?
1) The cardiovascular system
2) The endocrine system
3) The patient's feet
4) The patient's neck
ANS: 3
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The nurse assesses the patient who had an abrupt withdrawal of benzodiazepines for withdrawal syndrome and would recognize what symptoms as part of the syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
A) Headache B) Nightmares C) Malaise D) Bradycardia E) Hypotension
A nursing student is in the final term of an Associate Science of Nursing (ASN) program and is preparing for licensure. Prior to licensure the candidate must provide evidence of: (Select all that apply.)
a. graduation from a nursing program. b. graduation from high school or high school equivalency. c. evidence of current malpractice insurance. d. evidence of plan to continue study to obtain a minimum of a BSN within 2 years. e. validation of skills competence provided by a certifying agency.
A nurse is reviewing the health history and physical assessment findings for a client who is having respiratory problems. Of the following data collected, what data from the health history would be a cue to a nursing diagnosis for this problem?
A) "I often have diarrhea after I eat spicy foods." B) "My skin is so dry I just can't keep from scratching." C) "I get out of breath when I walk a few steps." D) "I just feel so bad about myself these days."