A patient with a diagnosis of acute rhinosinusitis has approached the nurse and asked for advice about "rinsing out my sinuses with saltwater," a treatment that was suggested by a friend
The nurse's response should be premised on which of the following statements?
A) Saline rinses have the potential to damage the mucosa of the sinuses.
B) Nasal saline lavage can help to improve the patency of the sinuses.
C) Nasal saline lavage can result in rebound congestion.
D) Rinsing with saline has been shown to be ineffective in clearing the sinuses of mucus.
B
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a. Normal—all people differentiate odors differently with each nostril b. Normal—it is necessary to use both nostrils together to determine odors accurately c. Abnormal—odors should be perceived the same in both nostrils d. Abnormal—Mr. Carrol needs surgery immediately to cure a blockage
A patient is transported to the emergency room from a local skilled nursing facility and admitted for a bacterial blood infection. The nurse reviews the transferring physician notes, which indicate that the patient has dementia
The nurse contacts the patient's son for additional health history information. Information provided by the son would be considered: a. primary, objective data. b. primary, subjective data . c. secondary, objective data. d. secondary, subjective data.
After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a client has expressed her intention to "turn over a new leaf" and commit to a vigorous exercise regime
The nurse has emphasized the importance of having her fitness level assessed before beginning the exercise program. What is the main rationale for the nurse's advice? A) To provide a baseline against which to compare improvements B) To determine if the client's fitness matches norms for her age and gender C) To identify any risks for injury that might be posed by an exercise program D) To ensure that the client understands how to carry out the necessary exercises
The nurse educator is reviewing with a group of nursing students the process of problem-solving. The students have been asked to differentiate between trial and error problem-solving and scientific problem-solving
Which response by a student nurse best demonstrates an accurate understanding of trial and error problem-solving? A) Experimental approach that tests ideas to decide which methods work and which do not B) Researchers discover the best possible safe and effective treatments for disease or dysfunction C) Complex mix of inquiry, knowledge, intuition, logic, experience, and common sense D) Basic skill of identifying a problem and taking steps to resolve it