What structure is found midline in the tracheal area just beneath the mandible?
A) Cricoid cartilage
B) Hyoid bone
C) Thyroid cartilage
D) Adam's apple
B
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for a recently admitted client to the medical-surgical unit. Which is the basis for the plan and implementation of the client's care?
1. The nursing diagnosis. 2. The objective data. 3. The subjective data. 4. Client goals.
Two nursing students are attempting to differentiate between the presentations of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
Which of the students' following statements best captures an aspect of the two health problems? A) "Both diseases can result from inadequate production of thrombopoietin by megakaryocytes." B) "ITP can be either inherited or acquired, and if it's acquired, it involves an enzyme deficiency." C) "Both of them involve low platelet counts, but in TTP, there can be more, not less, hemostasis. D) "TTP can be treated with plasmapheresis, but ITP is best addressed with transfusion of fresh frozen plasma."
A nurse is explaining the need for bathing to an elderly client who has been avoiding her daily bath. Which of the following benefits of bathing should the nurse explain to the client?
A) Bathing maintains the core body temperature. B) Bathing prevents skin from peeling. C) Bathing reduces the possibility of infection. D) Bathing keeps mucous membranes soft and moist.
Which principle will the nurse consider when preparing instructional information for an older client who will be responsible for wound care after discharge? Select all that apply
a. The ability to understand written instructions deceases with age. b. Learning new tasks is difficult for the aging individual c. Provide ample time for the client to ask questions concerning the information d. Use a variety of different methods to reinforce the client's learning e. Readiness to learn must be assessed before instruction begins