A normal assessment of the neck would include palpation of the thyroid isthmus. Where would the nurse find the isthmus?
A) Just above the thyroid cartilage
B) Between the thyroid and the cricoid cartilages
C) Just below the cricoid cartilage
D) In front of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
C
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1. Normalization 2. Withholding and refusal of treatment 3. Repeated hospital admissions 4. Lack of proper dietary needs
At a unit meeting, staff discuss the decor for a special bedroom for a manic client. The best
suggestion from among those listed below is a. an extra-large window with a view of the street. b. brightly colored walls and print drapes. c. deep colors for walls and upholstery. d. neutral walls with pale, coordinated accessories.
A client arriving at the emergency department is diagnosed with a dislocation. Assessment would most likely reveal which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Complaint of a popping sound B) Protrusion in the area of the dislocation C) Swelling D) Pain E) Area warm to touch
A patient with chronic insomnia asks the nurse about ways to improve sleep quality. What is the nurse's best response?
a. Avoid aerobic exercise during the day. b. Read in bed for a few minutes each night. c. Keep the bedroom temperature slightly warm. d. Try to go to bed at the same time every evening.