During the assessment of a patient's abdomen, the nurse uses the stethoscope to auscultate the abdomen for vascular sounds and notes a bruit. What abnormal condition does this sound suggest?
A) Aneurysm
B) Abdominal mass
C) Abdominal tenderness
D) Appendicitis
A
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1. A normal part of aging. 2. Rare and needs follow up. 3. More common in certain ethnic groups. 4. An optical illusion.
The nurse caring for a client with a dysrhythmia understands the effects of which drug can last 4–8 weeks after the drug is discontinued because it has an extended half-life that can exceed 100 days?
1. Digoxin (Lanoxin) 2. Verapamil (Calan) 3. Propranolol (Inderal) 4. Amiodarone (Cardarone)
A client is diagnosed with chronic adrenocortical insufficiency. What would be the best route for medication replacement therapy for this client?
1. Intravenous 2. Rectal 3. Oral 4. Intramuscular
A 40-year-old adult living with parents states, "I'm happy but I don't socialize much. My work is routine. When new things come up, my boss explains them a few times to make sure I understand. At home, my parents make decisions for me, and I go along with them." A nurse should identify interventions to improve this patient's:
a. self-concept. b. overall happiness. c. appraisal of reality. d. control over behavior.