A nurse assesses a client's epitrochlear nodes and finds them to be enlarged and tender. Which of the following would the nurse do next?
A) Ask the client about any recent ear and throat infections.
B) Carefully assess the cervical lymph nodes for enlargement.
C) Examine the lower arm and hand for infection sites.
D) Assess both legs for Homans' sign.
C
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A) Chloride B) Magnesium C) Glucose D) Sodium
The nurse is administering a skin test for detection of exposure to tuberculosis. How would the nurse determine if the client was exposed to tuberculosis?
A) The client will have a productive cough. B) The injection area swells if the client has developed antibodies against the antigen. C) The injection area will become painful with induration if the client has antibodies against the antigen. D) The injection area will break out in a fine macular rash.
The nurse is studying anatomy and physiology of the digestive system. Which of the following are considered accessory organs of digestion? Select all that apply
A) Mouth B) Anus C) Liver D) Gallbladder E) Stomach F) Pancreas
The nurse is contributing to the preoperative patient's plan of care. Which patient statement should alert the nurse to plan interventions to help prevent postoperative complications?
a. "I am 60 years old and in good health." b. "This is my second surgery in 2 years." c. "I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." d. "I have not had anything to eat or drink for 8 hours."