A woman has sought care from her primary care provider, stating, "The front of my foot aches constantly these days, and it's gotten so bad that it keeps me up at night"
The nurse should recognize that this patient may be experiencing the symptoms of:
A) Lymphangitis
B) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C) Raynaud's disease
D) Severe arterial insufficiency
D
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The nurse is doing preconception counseling with an adult client with no prior pregnancies. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "I can continue to drink alcohol throughout my pregnancy." B) "A beer once a week will not damage the fetus." C) "I don't need to stop drinking alcohol until my pregnancy is confirmed." D) "I can't drink alcohol while breastfeeding, because it will pass into the breast milk."
You are teaching a health class at the local YMCA. What body system would you explain regulates arterial blood pressure?
A) Cardiovascular system B) Immune system C) Lymphatic system D) Autonomic nervous system
A male patient in his 20s has presented to a free clinic with signs and symptoms that are highly suggestive of viral conjunctivitis
The nurse is aware of the relationship that can exist between sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and viral conjunctivitis. What assessment question is most likely to be clinically relevant? A) "Have you ever been tested for HIV?" B) "Have you ever been diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (HSV)?" C) "Have you ever had genital warts?" D) "Have you ever been diagnosed with hepatitis?"
Which dietary alterations does the nurse make for a client with Cushing's disease?
a. High carbohydrate, low potassium b. Low carbohydrate, low sodium c. Low protein, low calcium d. High carbohydrate, low potassium