A 37-year-old male is brought to the clinic by his wife because the patient is experiencing loss of motor function and sensation
After initial neurological assessment, the health care provider suspects the patient has a spinal cord tumor and hospitalizes him for diagnostic testing. In preparation for diagnostic studies, the nurse will inform the patient that the most commonly used study to diagnosis spinal cord compression from a tumor is what?
A) An X-ray
B) An ultrasound
C) A computed tomography (CT) scan
D) A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
D
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An immunocompromised older adult has developed a urinary tract infection and the care team recognizes the need to prevent an exacerbation of the patient's infection that could result in urosepsis and septic shock
What action should the nurse perform to reduce the patient's risk of septic shock? A) Apply an antibiotic ointment to the patient's mucous membranes, as ordered. B) Perform passive range-of-motion exercises unless contraindicated C) Initiate total parenteral nutrition (TPN) D) Remove invasive devices as soon as they are no longer needed
How is the cervical mucus method of contraception different from the calendar (rhythm) method? The cervical mucus method:
1. Is more effective for women with irregular cycles. 2. Is free, safe, and acceptable to women of many religions. 3. Provides an increased awareness of the body. 4. Requires no artificial substances or devices.
A client is being seen in the mental health clinic for antisocial behavior. According to Erikson's stages of development, the nurse realizes that this client is dealing with which task of development?
1. Initiative versus guilt 2. Industry versus inferiority 3. Intimacy versus isolation 4. Identity versus role confusion
The nurse is assessing a client recovering from abdominal surgery for the development of a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following would indicate that the client is experiencing this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Pain and tenderness of the lower extremity 2. Red area on a limb that is warm to the touch 3. Unexplained dyspnea 4. Chest pain 5. Hemoptysis 6. Drop in blood pressure