A student is reading the medical record of an assigned patient and notes the patient has been afebrile for the past 12 hours. What does the term "afebrile" indicate?
A) normal body temperature C) increased body temperature
B) decreased body temperature D) fluctuating body temperature
A
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The nurse is performing a focused interview with an elderly client. The client says, "My mouth is always so dry. Sometimes, I feel like my tongue has grooves in it."
The nurse inspects the client's tongue and discovers that it is red and dry with the presence of furrows. Based on the client's most likely condition, the nurse expects to learn which of the following? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Serum glucose level is 232 mg/dL. 2. White blood cells 32,000 mm3. 3. The client states, "I take Lasix every morning because I have some heart problems.". 4. The client states, "I have diabetes but I don't check my blood sugar levels as often as I should.". 5. Platelets 92,000 mm3.
A nurse completes a drug history for an 83-year-old patient newly hospitalized with syncope. Which information would be the most important for the nurse to assess?
a. Prescription and nonprescription drugs and substances the patient uses b. Places the patient stores medications at home c. The names of persons who assist the patient daily with medication management d. The name of the pharmacy where the patient routinely has prescriptions filled
A 25-year-old client with complaints of breast tenderness, mood swings, and backache before the onset of menses is diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
What instruction should the nurse provide to the client to help relieve the symptoms of PMS? A) Take a prescribed dose of diuretic medications. B) Maintain a low-salt diet during menstrual periods. C) Increase the dietary protein and sugar intake. D) Drink a cup of coffee early every morning.
Clients suffering from sexual addiction often exhibit which type of behavior?
A) Lucid B) Euphoric C) Withdrawn D) Obsessive–compulsive