A closed wound caused by a blow to the body is:
a. A contusion
b. An abrasion
c. A laceration
d. A clean wound
A
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A Korean client is receiving care in a rehabilitation unit after suffering from a stroke. The nurse notices that during the past few days the client has eaten very little food
The client only speaks Korean and the daughter who interprets for the client states that her mother does not like the food. What intervention could be used to increase the client's food intake? A) Make sure food is the right temperature for the client. B) Ask the daughter to tell her mother to eat more. C) Add nutritional supplements to her diet. D) Assess the client's food preferences and consult dietary to include requested ethnic dishes.
The physician diagnoses a 3-cm cyst in the ovary of a 28-year-old client. You expect the initial treatment to include:
a. beginning hormone therapy. b. scheduling a laparoscopy to remove the cyst. c. examining the client after her next menstrual period. d. aspirating the cyst and sending the fluid to pathology.
Which patient-teaching instructions are appropriate for a patient taking an antidysrhythmic drug? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Do not chew or crush extended-release forms of medication." b. "Take the medication with food if gastrointestinal distress occurs." c. "If a dose is missed, the missed dose should be taken along with the next dose that is due to be taken." d. "Take the medications with an antacid if gastrointestinal distress occurs." e. "Limit or avoid the use of caffeine." f. "The presence of a capsule in the stool should be reported to the physician immediately."