Mrs. Tuber is a 36-year-old patient who comes into the health center with complaints that her fingernails are not growing. Which structure is the site of new nail growth?
a. Cuticle
b. Perionychium
c. Matrix
d. Nail bed
C
The white crescent-shaped area beyond the proximal nail fold is called the matrix, which is the site of new nail growth.
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The terminally ill client is crying as the family leaves the room. The nurse identifies the following nursing diagnoses as likely reasons for the clients tears: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Fear 2. Hopelessness 3. Powerlessness 4. Risk for Caregiver Role Strain 5. Grieving
An infant of African origin is being cared for by parents who immigrated to the United States 6 months prior. The mother is using an herbal paste to treat the baby's diaper rash. What should the nurse do to ensure cultural competence?
1. Instruct the mother to stop using the paste. 2. Ask the mother to explain the ingredients in the paste. 3. Provide the mother with another cream to use for the diaper rash. 4. Explain to the mother that herbal ingredients are harmful to the baby.
A client with trigeminal neuralgia is about to undergo surgery for pain relief. The client asks, "How will this surgery relieve my pain?" How does the nurse respond?
a. "The surgeon will cut the connection be-tween the cranial nerves." b. "The surgeon will use an electrode to by-pass the trigeminal nerve conduction." c. "An incision is made into the nerve itself, and an anesthetic is applied to the area." d. "A small artery compressing the nerve will be relocated."
Which interview information could indicate the need for further assessment of a potential problem with a patient's family functioning?
a. The patient spends time away from the family, taking both a weekly art and dance class. b. Every other week, the patient visits aging parents who live 1 hour away. c. The patient and spouse resolve problems on their own, although it often takes several hours. d. The patient often grounds the children for misbehavior in an attempt to raise them "the right way.".