A 30-year-old client with complaints of chronic wrist pain in his left arm along with
numbness and tingling sensation in the fingers is diagnosed with carpal tunnel
syndrome. What is true in a client with carpal tunnel syndrome?
A) The client exhibits increased symptoms during the day.
B) The client exhibits a positive Tinel's sign.
C) The client's grip is usually unaffected.
D) The client has an inflamed wrist joint.
B
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Which of the following assessment findings may indicate peripheral neurovascular dysfunction to the nurse?
A) Pale, warm skin with a capillary refill of 1 to 2 seconds B) Absence of feeling, capillary refill of 4 to 5 seconds, and cool skin C) Pain, increased motion, and redness of the skin D) Jaundiced skin, weakness in motion, and capillary refill of 3 seconds
Appropriate nursing interventions for the application of erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Ilotycin Ophthalmic) include:
1. Massaging eyelids gently following application. 2. Irrigating eyes after instillation. 3. Using a syringe to apply ointment. 4. Preceding instillation with irrigation.
Which activities related to urinary elimination may be delegated to a nursing assistant?
a. Catheterization b. Positioning the patient c. Evaluating alternatives to catheter use d. Assessing urinary drainage
Which clinical manifestation would indicate to a nurse that a patient has been employing relaxation training successfully? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased blood pressure b. Decreased bowel sounds c. Decreased respirations d. Decreased apical pulse e. Decreased pupil size