The nurse is collecting data from a client who is being seen at the ambulatory care clinic for a routine physical examination. While listening to the client's lungs, the nurse notes a small, indurated, scaled spot on the client's upper chest
The nurse records the findings. Based upon your knowledge, which of the following diagnoses most closely resembles the nurse's findings?
A) Squamous cell carcinoma
B) Basal cell carcinoma
C) Malignant melanoma
D) Actinic keratosis
A
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How often would the nurse tell the patient that family members should undergo examination for the detection of glaucoma? A) At least monthly B) At least once every 2 years C) At least once every 5 years D) At least once every 10 years
An older adult patient is prescribed linezolid (Zyvox) 500 mg oral suspension. The drug on hand is 100 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should you prepare for the correct dose?
a. 2 b. 10 c. 25 d. 50
A 9-month-old boy with iron-deficiency anemia is given ferrous sulfate therapy. Which of the following assessments would best help you determine that he is actually taking it daily?
A) His reticulocyte count will have decreased. B) He will develop diarrhea. C) His stools will appear black. D) He will be less irritable than he was at his last visit.
A nurse who works in the emergency department is caring for a female client who is experiencing pain in the right upper quadrant that radiates to the right shoulder. During screening, the client notes that after having her last child, she began using oral contraceptives. Her 24-hour diet recall includes consumption of lasagna for dinner the previous evening. Which should the nurse expect will be administered?
A) Lactulose B) Ursodiol C) Glucose D) Rifaximin