A nurse is performing a head and neck assessment of a patient suspected of having leukemia. How would the nurse detect enlarged lymph nodes commonly associated with this disease?
A) Palpate the thyroid gland.
B) Inspect the patient's ability to move his or her neck.
C) Inspect and palpate the left and then the right carotid arteries.
D) Inspect and palpate the supraclavicular area.
D
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A patient with hyperlipidemia is beginning drug therapy with fluvastatin (Lescol). Consider the following administration times, and select the one that the patient should be told is the best time to take the once-daily dose
a. At bedtime b. With breakfast c. Just before lunch d. With supper
An older patient in the internal medicine clinic reports usually being able to walk 1 mile without complaint
However, in the past 2 weeks, after walking just mile, the patient's legs begin to ache. The pain goes away with rest. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Elevate the patient's legs b. Assess the pedal pulses c. Take the patient's blood pressure d. Measure the patient for TED hose
Treatment for constipation may be difficult. What is a strategy that may be included in the treatment of constipation?
1. Use of a reward system for successful toileting. 2. The child uses the toilet whenever he/she feels the urge. 3. Have the parents make a mental note about when the child uses the toilet. 4. None of the above are correct.
A patient has been discharged home after being hospitalized for a fractured foot following a motor vehicle accident
The doctor has ordered physical therapy for the patient to help gain strength and flexibility after the cast can be removed. This patient will likely receive a referral for what tertiary service? a. Respite care b. Home health care c. Wound care d. Rehabilitation care