A patient has a positive shifting dullness. The shifting dullness test is used to detect:
A) Ascites.
B) Liver enlargement.
C) Pancreatitis.
D) An abdominal mass.
A
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The nurse has completed a plan of care for a patient who has been hospitalized for the treatment of acute leukemia. When planning this patient's care, the nurse has specified that assessments be performed more often than is the unit norm
Frequent, thorough assessments are indicated in the treatment of patients with acute leukemia because: A) Changes in condition must be identified early because treatment options do not normally exist. B) Patients with leukemia are often unable to accurately describe their symptoms. C) Leukemia has characteristics of chronic diseases as well as acute illnesses. D) Patients with leukemia often experience clinical changes that may be subtle and nonspecific.
What terms means a summation and assessment of research studies found in the literature based on a clearly focused question?
a. Meta-analysis b. Systematic review c. Cochrane collaboration d. Integrative review
After the nurse has received change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. A patient with pneumonia who has crackles in the right lung base b. A patient with possible lung cancer who has just returned after bronchoscopy c. A patient with hemoptysis and a 16-mm induration with tuberculin skin testing d. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary function testing (PFT) that indicates low forced vital capacity
Which statement about disabilities is true?
a. Disability includes sickness. b. Almost everyone will experience disability at some time during life. c. Disabilities are limited to physical impairments. d. Most disabled individuals require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).