A client asks the nurse what swimmer's ear is. Which information should the nurse include in the discussion?
A. "The fluid is trapped in the middle ear."
B. "It is an inflammation of your external auditory canal."
C. "The infection is behind the tympanic membrane."
D. "There is fluid in the vestibule of the inner ear."
Answer: B
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a. Roasted chicken with rice pilaf and a cup of coffee with cream b. Spaghetti with meat sauce, a fresh fruit cup, and hot tea c. Garden salad with a cup of bean soup and a glass of low-fat milk d. Baked fish with steamed carrots and a glass of apple juice
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a. it relies on the self-management capability of a client, after initial assistance is provided by a clinician or health educator b. it relies on the ability and skill of the educator c. it has been shown to be less effective with females who are older and widowed d. it cannot be used in older adults with less than a high school education
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with a suspected cardiovascular disorder. Which of the following findings would the nurse most likely expect to assess if the child had transposition of the great vessels?
A) Significant cyanosis without presence of a murmur B) Abrupt cessation of chest output with an increase in heart rate/filling pressure C) Soft systolic ejection D) Holosystolic murmur
Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?
A) toxic spill B) war C) terrorist event D) earthquake