A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with inflamed soft-tissue folds around the nail plates. Which question should the nurse ask to elicit useful information about the possible condition?
a. "What do you do for a living?"
b. "Are your nails professionally manicured?"
c. "Do you have diabetes mellitus?"
d. "Have you had a recent fungal infection?"
ANS: A
The condition chronic paronychia is common in people with frequent intermittent exposure to water, such as homemakers, bartenders, and laundry workers. The other questions would not provide information specifically related to this assessment finding.
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A) It is administered orally. B) It is administered as U-5. C) It is administered with a TB syringe. D) It is administered as U-10.
Potential complications for the fetus related to pregnancy-induced hypertension includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypoxia d. Prematurity b. Hypercalcemia e. Intrauterine growth restriction c. Intrauterine death f. Hypokalemia
After liver transplantation, long-term nutrition management may need to be tailored to help prevent
a. weight loss, anorexia, and nausea. b. ascites, edema, and electrolyte imbalances. c. cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatic coma. d. excessive weight gain, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
Which specific part of the following sliding scale would necessitate clarification with the prescriber?
Blood Glucose Level (mg per dL) Regular Insulin (units subcut) 0-180 0 units 180-250 2 units 251-300 4 units 300-350 6 units Over 350 8 units and call MD