A female patient is seen by the school nurse because of flat lesions that are clear in the center with erythematous borders. In assessing a patient for tinea corporis, the nurse would check
a. soles of the feet.
b. back of the scalp.
c. groin area.
d. anterior abdomen.
D
Tinea corporis is known as ringworm of the body. It occurs on parts of the body with little or no hair.
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Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate in assisting a client deal with stress? (Select all that apply.)
a. teach relaxation exercises d. encourage verbalization of feelings b. plan care for client e. encourage increase in workload c. minimize environmental stimuli f. establish a trusting relationship
A client with acute abdominal pain is scheduled for an appendectomy in 3 hours. While waiting for the surgery, the client reports that the pain has subsided. Which is the priority action by the nurse?
A) Determine when the client can be medicated for pain. B) Contact the surgery department. C) Contact the healthcare provider. D) Notify the nursing supervisor.
A factory worker has approached the occupational health nurse with complaints of numbness and night pain in his dominant hand and wrist
Based on these complaints and the nature of worker's tasks in the factory, the nurse suspects carpal tunnel syndrome. The nurse should recommend that the worker: A) Perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises two to three times daily. B) Train to perform his job using his nondominant hand. C) Avoid the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to ensure that symptoms are not masked. D) Avoid flexing his wrist repeatedly.