The patient is at fault if you cannot understand his words; tell him to try harder.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Your patient complains of severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain. To assess the patient for peritoneal inflammation, the examiner should:
A. Percuss the right lower quadrant of the abdomen B. Deeply palpate the right lower quadrant of the abdomen C. Auscultate the right lower quadrant for hyperactive bowel sounds D. Strike the plantar surface of the patient's heel while the patient is supine
Which assessment finding after tonsillectomy should be reported to the physician?
a. Vomiting bright red blood b. Pain at surgical site c. Pain on swallowing d. The ability to only take small sips of liquids
Research has shown that endogenous opioid pathways that result in calming and pain-relieving effects are activated by:
1. Tylenol 2. Kangaroo care 3. Sucrose 4. Nonnutritive sucking 5. Choice 3 and 4
Immediately after moving the oral endotracheal airway to the other side of the client's mouth, the low pressure alarm sounds. What should the nurse do first?
1. Providing oral care 2. Suctioning the airway 3. Checking for correct tube placement 4. Checking tube cuff inflation