Which of the following, if obtained during the health history, would alert the nurse to a possible ear-related problem?
A) Absence of drainage
B) Use of cotton swabs inside the ear
C) Earplug use when swimming
D) Ear infection one time at age 3
B
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Which dressing choice does the nurse make to protect a heavily draining deep pressure ulcer?
a. Wet-to-dry gauze b. Dry cotton gauze c. Alginate packing, dry gauze cover d. Hydrocolloidal transparent film cover
Upon auscultating the chest of a 75-year-old patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction (MI), the nurse hears an S3 and lung crackles. Because of these findings, the nurse should assess for what other condition?
1. heart failure 2. extension of the MI 3. renal failure 4. liver failure
What is the nurse attempting to determine when critiquing the evidence?
a. If the potential study is ethical to conduct b. If there is enough evidence to ask a PICO question and change practice c. If there are any experts in the clinical area to be researched d. If the study is cost-effective if a change in practice occurs
Which drug administration route is most likely to result in reduced drug bioavailability?
a. Enteral b. Intravenous c. Transdermal d. Subcutaneous