Which of the following terms refers to the swelling of the optic disc visible upon ophthalmoscopic exam of the fundus?
A) Cataract
B) Glaucoma
C) Papilledema
D) Hordeolum
C
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What is the most significant disadvantage of using hiring bonuses or sign-on bonuses as hiring aids?
1. They attract new nurse graduates. 2. They do not affect wage scales. 3. They discourage current staff. 4. They recognize achievement and experience.
The nurse is instructing an older client about medication management. What information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
1. Obtain all of your medications from the same pharmacy. 2. Request that medications be placed in childproof packages and caps. 3. Develop a method for remembering if medications have been taken, such as moving it to a different place. 4. Schedule medications at mealtimes or in conjunction with other specific activities unless contraindicated. 5. Establish a routine for taking medications, such as preparing medication for each day in different containers.
Which of the following should the nurse include in teaching a client who is taking a liquid oral iron preparation?
a. The preparation should be taken with milk to decrease gastrointestinal upset. b. The preparation should be taken with an antacid to increase absorption. c. A straw should be used to swallow liquid iron. d. Use should be discontinued if stools become tarry.
An hour after a thoracotomy, a patient complains of incisional pain at a level 7 (based on 0 to 10 scale) and has decreased left-sided breath sounds. The pleural drainage system has 100 mL of bloody drainage and a large air leak
Which action is best for the nurse to take next? a. Milk the chest tube gently to remove any clots. b. Clamp the chest tube momentarily to check for the origin of the air leak. c. Assist the patient to deep breathe, cough, and use the incentive spirometer. d. Set up the patient controlled analgesia (PCA) and administer the loading dose of morphine.