During physical examination, the nurse assesses the body structures and obtains a client's vital signs and notes the general appearance. What is the importance of examining the body structures?
A) It aids in detecting evidence of hypersecretion of hormones.
B) It aids in detecting tumors.
C) It aids in determining the presence or absence of testosterone levels.
D) It aids in determining the size of the organ and its location.
A
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A diabetic patient is 1 day postpartum after an uncomplicated vaginal birth. She wants to know why her blood sugar levels are so much lower than usual. What explanation by the nurse is best?
A. "Because you are dehydrated, your blood sugar decreases for a few days." B. "I will call the dietician to see if you are getting enough calories." C. "The levels of hormones that cause an anti-insulin effect are decreased." D. "The exertion from childbirth is like a massive workout for your body."
A 70-year-old male recently had prostate surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the patient's nursing care plan?
A) Maintain the patient's skin integrity. B) Restore the patient's desired roles and functions. C) Achieve partial or complete restoration of bladder control. D) Allow the patient to resume sexual relations.
What is the major advantage of functional nursing?
a. It provides for personalized care for clients. b. Large numbers of clients can be cared for with a relatively small number of personnel. c. It ensures that all care is performed safely and well with no omissions. d. It prevents fragmentation of care.
When flossing the person's teeth, you need to:
a. Use sponge swabs b. Break off an 18-inch piece of dental floss from the dispenser c. Give the floss dispenser to the person to tear their own floss d. Use the bristles of the toothbrush to floss in between teeth