A client is admitted with inflamed soft tissue folds around his nail plates. Which question by the nurse elicits the most useful information about the possible condition?
a. "What do you do for a living?"
b. "Do you keep your nails manicured?"
c. "Do you have diabetes?"
d. "Have you had any fungal nail infec-tions?"
A
The condition, chronic paronychia, is common in people with frequent intermittent exposure to water, such as homemakers, bartenders, and laundry workers.
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A) blood pressure. B) potassium level. C) use of alcohol. D) use of salt in his diet.
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A) Tape measure B) Stethoscope C) Doppler device D) Blood pressure cuff E) Reflex hammer
The nurse is using a tool to assess the quality of life of a hospice patient. The nurse addresses the appropriate areas of concern when asking which of the following questions? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. "Are you able to bathe yourself?" b. "Did your grandson get the grass cut like he planned?" c. "How would you rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?" d. "Do you still have concerns about your will?" e. "Can we talk about why you never remar-ried?"