A patient has long-standing pulmonary disease and chronic hypoxia. The student assesses the patient’s fingertips and notices bulbous enlargement of the distal segment of the digits. How does the student document this finding?
a. Edema
b. Clubbing
c. Angling
d. Osteoarthropathy
Answer: b. Clubbing
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A nurse supervisor on the night shift did not notify the anesthesiologist for an emergency case. The manager investigated the matter and learned the supervisor thought the primary care nurse would call the anesthesiologist
Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the manager? 1. ?It is in your job description and your duty.? 2. ?It is your responsibility. In the future call anesthesia and transfer the call to the primary nurse.? 3. ?It?s not the surgery nurse?s responsibility to call anesthesia!? 4. ?Why was this considered an emergency case??
While assessing a school-age child with a brain tumor after morning report, the child has an episode of projectile vomiting. What should the nurse do to help the child?
A) Hold the child's breakfast tray. B) Administer an antiemetic as prescribed. C) Provide a cool compress for the forehead. D) Provide a snack until the breakfast tray arrives.
There are two medically indigent clients in the clinic who have come to get their monthly supply of free insulin. There is only enough for one client. Which of the following actions would the nurse take first?
a. Identify all options b. Make a decision c. Gather additional information d. Act and assess decisions made
A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) complains of a headache. Which conclusion is most appropriate by the nurse?
1. A headache indicates a serious allergic reaction to nitroglycerin. 2. The client will not have a headache if the nitroglycerin is taken with a high-fat meal. 3. Nitroglycerin does not cause headache. 4. The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is headache.