A woman’s chart reveals she has superficial breast cysts. What assessment finding does the healthcare professional correlate with this condition?
a. Hard, painful lump
b. Reddened skin surrounding the lump
c. Squishy feeling and easily palpated
d. Dimpling on the surface of the breast
Answer: c. Squishy feeling and easily palpated
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Which course of action taken by her patient with osteoporosis would allow the nurse to know that her teaching was effective?
a. Taking a calcium supplement every day and increasing her phosphorous intake b. Participating in an aerobic barbell strength class at the gym three times a week c. Using a wheelchair to reduce the risk of spontaneous fractures to her legs and feet d. Seeking healthcare by scheduling a follow-up examination with bone density testing
A nurse considered copying last month's surveillance report and changing the date because the number of occurrences per month had not noticeably changed
Which of the following best explains why the nurse should continue to spend time collecting and reporting data that is always nearly the same? a. Because such data are legally required b. Because it is still part of the nurse's responsibilities, even if it is a waste of time c. To determine a local baseline rate and immediately notice any change d. To determine differences among communities in need for state assistance
Physical tolerance and withdrawal symptoms can occur with stimulants. Stimulant withdrawal is characterized by which of the following symptoms?
A. Rhinorrhea, dilated pupils, and abdominal cramps B. Increased motor activity and tachycardia C. Fatigue, mental depression, and confusion D. Tremors, nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis
On day 4 of hospitalization after a suicide attempt, the patient tells the nurse, "You don't have to worry about me any longer. Today was the turning point. You can stop the sui-cide precautions."
Which action indicates the nurse's use of intuition in responding to this patient? a. Reporting the patient's statements and the nurse's own feelings to the staff and suggest increased vigilance b. Reporting only the patient's statements and evaluate the outcome, Patient will report lack of suicidal ideation as attained. c. Conferring with the patient's family members to obtain their evaluation of the pa-tient and his behavior and follow their lead d. Suggesting that the level of suicide precautions be lowered from one-to-one su-pervision to observing the patient every 30 minutes