The nurse is preparing to conduct an assessment of the heart. On which of the following areas would the nurse place the stethoscope for auscultation? Select all that apply
1. Aortic
2. Pulmonic
3. Tricuspid
4. Abdomen
5. Mitral
1; 2; 3; 5
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A young man with spontaneous primary pneumothorax is given supplemental oxygen. What is the primary purpose for giving this patient supplemental oxygen?
A) Oxygen reverses the formation of excess pleural fluid. B) Oxygen accelerates the rate of air resorption from the pleural space. C) Oxygen counteracts the hypoxemia associated with pneumothorax. D) Oxygen calms the patient.
A nurse is caring for a client with a cast on his left leg. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform to prevent the client from being at risk of peripheral neurovascular dysfunction?
A) Elevate the affected leg higher than the client's heart. B) Avoid applying ice packs on the affected area. C) Tell the client to avoid wiggling his toes. D) Encourage the client to eat a diet rich in proteins and calcium.
During a routine medical exam a client reports feeling odd, with several episodes of chest pressure, shortness of breath, and numbness in both shoulders. The nurse should suspect the client has been experiencing:
a. angina pectoris c. myocardial ischemia b. cardiac tamponade d. myocarditis
In helping bereaved parents cope and move on, nurses should keep in mind that
a. A perinatal or parental grief support group is more likely to be helpful if the needs of the parents are matched with the focus of the group. b. When pictures of the infant are taken for keepsakes, no close-ups should be taken of any congenital anomalies. c. No significant differences exist in grieving individuals from various cultures, ethnic groups, and religions. d. In emergency situations, nurses who are so disposed must resist the temptation to baptize the infant in the absence of a priest or minister.