To locate the temporomandibular joint, the nurse would palpate with both index and middle fingers on both sides of the face
a. anterior to the tragus of the ear. c. over the temporalis muscles.
b. inferior to the external meatus of the ear. d. posterior to the tragus of the ear.
A
The temporomandibular joint is just below the temporal artery and anterior to the tragus of the ear. The tragus is a small extension of the auricular cartilage of the ear, anterior to the external meatus of the ear. The temporomandibular joint is not over the temporalis muscles. The nurse can examine this joint by palpating it as the patient opens and closes the mouth and notes normally smooth movement with no limitation or tenderness. Crepitation, limited range of motion, or tenderness are abnormal findings.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is planning the care of a patient with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease who has been admitted for the treatment of an acute vaso-occlusive crisis. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize in the patient's plan of care?
A) Risk for disuse syndrome related to ineffective peripheral circulation B) Functional urinary incontinence related to urethral occlusion C) Ineffective tissue perfusion related to thrombosis D) Ineffective thermoregulation related to hypothalamic dysfunction
Which risk factors exhibited by the client presenting in the emergency department (ED) would place the client at risk for metabolic acidosis?
Select all that apply. A) Abdominal fistulas B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease C) Pneumonia D) Acute renal failure E) Hypovolemic shock
A healthy prostate protrudes into the rectal wall a distance of _____ cm
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is teaching parents how to prevent a sickle-cell crisis in the child with sickle-cell disease. Which of the following are precipitating factors that could contribute to a sickle-cell crisis? (Select all that apply.)
1. Fever 2. Dehydration 3. Regular exercise 4. Altitude 5. Increased fluid intake