The nurse is providing care to a newborn. Which is a normal assessment finding that often occurs within the first 2 to 3 days of life for this patient?
1) Decreased elasticity
2) Physiologic jaundice
3) Pronounced body odor
4) Hyperpigmentation of the skin
ANS: 2
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A patient has come in for an examination and states, "I have this spot in front of my ear lobe on my cheek that seems to be getting bigger and is tender. What do you think it is?" The nurse notes swelling below the angle of the jaw and
suspects that it could be an inflammation of his: a. Thyroid gland. b. Parotid gland. c. Occipital lymph node. d. Submental lymph node.
An endocrinologist is providing care for a 30-year-old male who has lived with the effects of increased levels of growth hormone (GH). Which of the following teaching points about the client's future health risks is most accurate?
A) "It's not unusual for high GH levels to cause damage to your hypothalamus." B) "GH excess inhibits your pancreas from producing enough insulin." C) "The high levels of GH that circulate in your body can result in damage to your liver." D) "When your pituitary gland is enlarged, there's a real risk that you'll develop some sight deficiencies."
Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities would be expected to be present in a patient who has a drug order for a cation-exchange resin?
a. Hypernatremia b. Hypocalcemia c. Hyperkalemia d. Hypochloremia
A patient is scheduled to have a fecal occult blood test. Before the test, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid:
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs B) Acetaminophen C) Fish D) Carrots