In the salt-losing form of congenital adrenogenital hyperplasia, the most important observation you would make in a newborn would be for
A) excessive cortisone secretion.
B) dehydration.
C) hypoglycemia.
D) bleeding tendencies.
B
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A client has been diagnosed as having impaired swallowing and complains of frequent heartburn. The nurse should:
1. Assist the client in maintaining a sitting position for 30 minutes after the meal. 2. Teach the client the "chin tuck" technique when swallowing. 3. Check the client's mouth for pocketing of food. 4. Assist the client to a 90°sitting position, or as high as tolerated, during meals.
For which patient should the nurse consider an application of cold?
a. Menstrual cramping b. Infected wound c. Fractured ankle d. Degenerative joint disease
The nurse asks you to test a stool specimen for occult blood. You know that occult blood:
a. Can be seen b. Means a black, tarry stool c. Is hidden or unseen d. Is dark red
A patient had the poliomyelitis virus decades ago. What should the nurse expect when assessing the patient with post-poliomyelitis syndrome now?
A. Progressive muscle weakness, fatigue, and pain; muscle atrophy and scoliosis B. Respiratory complications that must be quarantined C. A new outbreak of polio and the need for a new immunization D. Active polio