The nurse caring for a client post cardiac catheterization is unable to locate pulses in the right distal extremity with the Doppler. Which is the nurse's priority action?
A. Take the client's blood pressure.
B. Assess for the client's right popliteal pulse.
C. Place the client in Trendelenburg position.
D. Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
Answer: B
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A) A 24-hour urine kept in the bathroom on ice B) A catheterized specimen obtained at no particular time C) A clean-catch midstream specimen from the first voiding of the morning D) A specimen obtained from an indwelling Foley catheter's bag
You should assess individuals for possible spiritual distress when they experience a change in their life or a crisis such as
a. changing jobs. c. planning elective surgery. b. a serious or chronic illness. d. the retirement of their spiritual leader.
A client has several patches of horny, thickened skin on the palmar surface of the hands and feet. The nurse would document this finding as being:
1. keratosis. 2. linear. 3. serpiginous. 4. dermatomal.
Which of the following statements best describes the health promotion needs of physically compromised clients?
1. Health promotion problems and interventions are similar regardless of age or disabling condition. 2. Establishment of health-promoting behavior has little or no effect on the condition. 3. Physically compromised clients need information and counseling to ensure primary prevention of other health problems. 4. Health promotion and disease prevention needs of children usually are well met because of increased contact with health care professionals.