The nurse is taking care of an 18-month-old child. When planning to take vital signs, the
nurse knows that when assessing the pulse, the most accurate pulse to assess is the:
A) radial pulse.
B) apical pulse (AP).
C) pedal pulse.
D) carotid pulse.
B
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A) The client's prognosis for recovery B) The nurse's own religious tradition C) The denominational affiliation of the chaplain D) The presence of icons and religious books at the bedside
A 38-year-old client comes into the clinic for a health examination. Knowing the psychosocial development tasks and common health problems for this age group, it would be most important for the nurse to ask:
1) If the client has episodes of feeling depressed. 2) Whether the client practices safe sex. 3) About the client's exercise habits. 4) About the health history of the client's parents.
A patient's blood pressure is 90/72 mm Hg. What is the patient's pulse pressure?
a. 40 mm Hg b. 25 mm Hg c. 18 mm Hg d. 12 mm Hg
The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital following a motor vehicle collision in which alcohol may have been a contributing factor. What tool might the nurse use to assess whether alcohol is a problem in this patient's life?
A) MMPI B) ABCT C) CAGE D) HOPE