The client who has osteoarthritis describes a grating sound in the hip. The nurse explains that this bothersome manifestation is related to
a. bursa enlargement.
b. joint irregularities.
c. normal findings with age.
d. the presence of fluid.
B
Crepitus (sound of bone ends rubbing together), heard on range of motion, indicates joint irregu-larities.
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The nurse realizes that the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections is:
a. proper disposal of used tissues. c. isolation of infected clients. b. good handwashing technique. d. administration of appropriate vaccines.
Which of the following tests would be ordered to identify abnormal electrical conduction in the heart?
1. Electroencephalogram (EEG) 2. Cardiac stress test 3. Cardiac catheterization 4. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Jillian, a psychiatric–mental health nurse, has initiated a process recording after gaining the consent of the client. What is the purpose of process recording?
A) It allows the nurse to see what effect his or her communication style has on the client. B) It allows the nurse to identify abnormalities in the client's communication techniques. C) It allows the client to explore alternate communication techniques that can be used. D) It allows the client to identify characteristics of his or her communication style.
One way to directly block the secretion of acid and pepsin in the stomach is to ________.
A. administer an anticholinergic B. administer an H1-blocker C. administer a proton pump inhibitor D. administer an H2-blocker