A positive Murphy's sign suggests which of the following disorders?
a. hepatitis c. peritonitis
b. appendicitis d. cholecystitis
D
A positive Murphy's sign suggests cholecystitis. Murphy's sign is positive when the descending liver pushes the inflamed gallbladder onto the examining hand. The patient feels a sharp pain and abruptly stops inspiration midway.
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In assessing for pericarditis, the nurse would find
A) an S3 gallop. B) high fever. C) diffuse ST segment elevation. D) hypoxemia.
The nurse is caring for an older patient diagnosed with melanoma of the nail. What might the nurse find during the physical assessment? Select correct answer.
1. Decreased skin thickness around the nail beds. 2. A sore, rough, scaly, reddened papule around the nails. 3. A longitudinal pigmented band. 4. Indurated scaly plaques, papules, or nodules near the nail bed.
The nurse completes a physical assessment of a newborn. Which finding should the nurse identify as being abnormal?
A) Abdomen slightly protuberant B) Clear drainage at the base of the umbilical cord C) Bowel sounds present at two to three per minute D) Liver palpable 2 cm under the right costal margin
The nurse can assist a child who has a mild hearing loss and reads lips to adapt to hospitalization by
1. speaking directly to the parents forcommunication. 2. speaking in a loud voice while facingthe child. 3. using a picture board as the mainmeans of communication. 4. touching the child lightly beforespeaking