During a health assessment, the nurse uses deep palpation to assess a client's
A) Skin turgor
B) Finger nodules
C) Perspiration
D) Liver
Ans: D
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a. Request an order for ointment and a patch. b. Apply a warm moist compress to the eye three times a day. c. Keep the room lights dim at all times. d. Check for pupil response twice a day.
A woman who is 25 weeks pregnant asks the nurse what her fetus looks like. What does the nurse explain is one physical characteristic present in a 25-week-old fetus?
a. Lanugo covering the body b. Constant motion c. Skin that is pink and smooth d. Eyes that are closed
Crisis stabilization provides care to clients in treatment settings with the purpose of reestablishing homeostasis; it usually lasts for _____ days
a. 1 to 2 b. 2 to 4 c. 4 to 6 d. 6 to 8
A student nurse was discussing the subject of incident reports. All of the statements made by the student were accurate until she said:
1. "Incident reports are to be completed in the event of an unusual occurrence or an accident." 2. "An incident report should be completed according to agency policy, including notification of the supervisor and designated personnel." 3. "A copy of the incident report should be filed as part of the involved patient's chart." 4. "An incident report should include what happened, who was involved, witnesses to the event, and treatment provided."