The nurse tells her patient with lymphadenopathy not to rub the swollen lymph node because this would result in:
a. spreading the infection.
b. enlarging the node.
c. slowing the lymphatic drainage.
d. making the node more fibrotic.
B
Increased body or metabolic activity and massage cause increased lymph fluid volume and swel-ling of the node.
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a. Lymphedema b. Bleeding tendencies c. Low white blood cell count d. Elevated serum calcium e. High platelet count
The nurse is assessing the cardiovascular status of a newborn. Which of the following findings indicates adequate systemic circulation?
A. Capillary refill 2 seconds B. Capillary refill 4 seconds C. Pale mucous membranes in a dark-skinned baby D. Truncal cyanosis
A patient has a body mass index (BMI) of 27. How should the nurse explain this finding to the patient?
1. normal weight 2. overweight 3. obese 4. metabolic syndrome
A nurse assesses the power systems within her community as part of a community assessment. Which of the following best describes these power systems?
A) Economic, educational, religious, political, and legal systems B) Decision making, political systems, and safety C) Economics, demographics of the community, and health care D) Human services, opportunities for recreation, and communication systems