A 70-year-old man is being treated for herpes zoster virus. He has been prescribed acyclovir (Zovirax). The clinic nurse should prioritize assessments of which of the following?
A) Neurologic function
B) Renal function
C) Cardiac function
D) Respiratory function
B
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When caring for a client, the nurse gives day-to-day examples to explain certain points of the health education. The nurse also notes the client's concentration level and educates when the client is active. Which category does the client fall into?
A) Motivation B) Attention and concentration C) Learning readiness D) Learning needs
A client in respiratory distress and has see-saw respirations with the chest and abdomen alternately rising, blue discoloration of the fingertips, and noisy difficult respirations. How should the nurse describe the client's condition when calling the health care provider?
1. Client is tachypneic with costal breathing and cyanosis. 2. Client is bradycardic with diaphragmatic breathing and cyanosis. 3. Client is demonstrating diaphragmatic breathing, and is dyspneic and cyanotic. 4. Client is demonstrating diaphragmatic breathing with audible Korotkoff's sounds.
The nurse has been concentrating on improving personal communication skills. Which option represents the final step in this nurse's work to improve communication?
1. Think about the goals of the communication. 2. Develop an appropriate and thoughtful response. 3. Decide how to say what you want conveyed. 4. Ensure the communication is understood.
While suctioning a client who had a tracheostomy placed 4 days ago, the nurse notes particles of food in the tracheal secretions. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Increase the inflation pressure in the tracheostomy cuff. b. Add blue dye to a beverage to assess for aspiration. c. Make the client NPO and notify the health care provider. d. Perform a more thorough assessment of the client.