When checking for proper blood pressure cuff size, which guideline is correct?
a. The standard cuff size is appropriate for all sizes.
b. The length of the rubber bladder should equal 80% of the arm circumference.
c. The width of the rubber bladder should equal 80% of the arm circumference.
d. The width of the rubber bladder should equal 40% of the arm circumference.
ANS: D
The width of the rubber bladder should equal 40% of the circumference of the person's arm. The length of the bladder should equal 80% of this circumference.
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a. Abdominal assessment b. Interview and health history c. Thorax and lungs assessment d. Musculoskeletal assessment
The gerontological nurse is planning health promotion actions for an older client. Which of the following information should the nurse focus on when planning these actions? Select all that apply.
1. Client has type 2 diabetes mellitus. 2. Client walks for 30 minutes 3 times a week. 3. Client uses BIPAP machine for sleep apnea. 4. Client attends religious services every Sunday morning. 5. Client lives alone and volunteers at the local library most afternoons.
A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has demonstrated self-mutilation and inappropriate expressions of anger. Which statement by the patient would the nurse evaluate as an improvement?
a. "I think you are the nicest nurse on the unit." b. "I got drunk last night, but I won't ever do it again." c. "I felt like cutting myself, so I came to talk to you." d. "I hate my friends. They never help me when I need it."