The nurse is caring for a client with abdominal pain. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform to assess this complaint? Select all that apply
1. Inspect the abdomen.
2. Auscultate the abdomen.
3. Palpate the abdomen.
4. Assess vital signs.
5. Assess peripheral pulses.
1; 2; 3; 4
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When performing a physical examination, safety must be considered to protect the examiner and the patient against the spread of infection. Which of these statements describes the most appropriate action the nurse should take when performing
a physical examination? a. Washing one's hands after removing gloves is not necessary, as long as the gloves are still intact. b. Hands are washed before and after every physical patient encounter. c. Hands are washed before the examination of each body system to prevent the spread of bacteria from one part of the body to another. d. Gloves are worn throughout the entire examination to demonstrate to the patient concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases.
A group of nurses attend an in-service regarding emergency preparedness for the hospital. One of the nurses has three small children and lives in a two-story house in the suburbs
After the class, the nurse plans to initiate which action to enhance family safety? A) Installing deadbolt locks on the doors B) Obtaining a fire escape ladder for the second floor of the home C) Planning to purchase a generator for the house D) Buying a water purification system in the home
Recognizing that communication is the primary tool of psychiatric mental health nursing, you are cognizant of the impact of nonverbal components such as tone of voice
If a client from a Middle Eastern country approaches you and says in a forceful voice, "Give me your newspaper," you will: a. move away, thinking that the client is dangerous and rude b. find out if this tone and behavior is normal in the client's culture c. call for help immediately d. have an interpreter tell the client that he or she needs to ask for things politely
A teacher is working with a child with a known diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The teacher should include which of the following in her approach to the child?
1. Be consistent with consequences 2. Require the child to sit at the front of the classroom 3. Allow the child to play outside only when good behavior is present 4. Obtain a paraeducator to help with school activities