Mr. Donalds is a 45-year-old roofer. Your inspection to determine color variations of the skin is best conducted:
a. using an episcope.
b. under fluorescent lighting.
c. with illumination provided by daylight.
d. using a Wood's light.
C
Daylight provides the best illumination source for determining color variations of the skin.
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To assist with the insertion of an endotracheal tube, the nurse would expect the client to receive which of the following to facilitate its insertion? Select all that apply
A) Hydroxyzine B) Glycopyrrolate C) Atracurium D) Doxacurium E) Meperidine
A child with a myelomeningocele corrected at birth is now 5 years old. What is a priority nursing diagnosis for a child with corrected spina bifida at this age?
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A typical day for the nurse manager includes the time she spends with other nurses, client, physicians, and ancillary staff. The most important skill she must have is the ability to
A) Provide direct client care B) Maintain the unit's budget C) Plan for the future D) Communicate with all groups