You note significant swelling over the fourth and fifth metatarsals. How would you further
evaluate this finding?
What will be an ideal response?
Apply pressure over the area to assess for pain. If pain is present, the x-ray examination should
include the ankle as well as the foot. Inversion injuries commonly result in fracture of the fifth
metatarsal.
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A) Women younger than 30 years of age B) Healthy men younger than 25 years of age C) Any male who has sex with men D) Children starting at 13 and 14 years of age
The nurse is discussing treatment for a superinfection with a client and family members. The family asks the nurse what a superinfection is. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. A secondary infection that is caused by a weakened immune system 2. A secondary infection that occurs when microorganisms normally present in the body are killed by the drug 3. An infection that is difficult to treat 4. A drug-resistant infection
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of an albuterol rescue inhaler. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate to avoid the adverse effects of albuterol?
1. Knowledge, Deficient related to proper use of albuterol inhaler 2. Gas Exchange, Impaired related to inadequate response to albuterol 3. Airway Clearance, Ineffective related to excess mucus formation 4. Activity Intolerance related to ineffective drug therapy
Two dietary supplements that are promoted to improve cognitive functioning are
A. creatine and androstenedione B. St. John's wort and creatine C. gingko biloba and ginseng D. opium and cocaine