The nurse is observing the UAP taking the temperature of an unconscious client. Which route will the nurse question the UAP using?
A. Oral
B. Rectal
C. Scanner
D. Tympanic
Answer: A
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A nurse evaluates the results of diagnostic tests on a client's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Which fluid results alerts the nurse to possible viral meningitis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clear b. Cloudy c. Increased protein level d. Normal glucose level e. Bacterial organisms present f. Increased white blood cells
A community member tells the population health nurse that a new health insurance program expects the patient to pay deductibles and other costs. What other type of cost sharing should the nurse explain to the individual?
1. Capitation system. 2. Co-payment made with each health service rendered. 3. Out-of-pocket payment for services not covered by the insurance plan. 4. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code utilized by the health service provider.
A care conference is being held with the family of an older patient in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease. The family wants to know if a feeding tube should be placed. How should this question be answered?
1. Tube feeding will aid the patient to gain weight. 2. Tube feeding is associated with a reduced risk of aspiration. 3. Tube feeding reduces the discomfort associated with dehydration. 4. The absence of tube feeding promotes dehydration which reduces pain sensitivity.
When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which non-pharmacologic intervention might be recommended?
a. Increasing the intake of red meat and simple carbohydrates b. Reducing the intake of diuretic foods, such as peaches and asparagus c. Temporarily substituting physical activity for a sedentary lifestyle d. Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping