Which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate for the client with Cushing's syndrome?
A. Hypotension
B. Tachycardia
C. Upper body obesity
D. Thin, gaunt appearance of the face
Answer: C
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The nurse is using a dietary recall tool to obtain a nutritional history on a client. The nurse must recognize the greatest limitation of using this assessment tool is which of the following?
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The nurse administers cefotetan (Cefotan) to a patient who also is taking warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should monitor the patient carefully for
a. increased WBCs. b. significantly elevated levels of cefotetan. c. bruising or bleeding gums. d. hyperkalemia.
Auscultation of bowel sounds in a patient with a small bowel obstruction will most likely reveal:
A) hyperactive, high-pitched bowel sounds. B) absence of bowel sounds. C) intermittent gurgles and clicks. D) hypoactive, infrequent bowel sounds.