A nurse suspects the patient has an infection of the maxillary sinuses. How can this suspicion be confirmed?
a. Using a flashlight to illuminate the floor of the mouth
b. Pressing gently with both thumbs into the eyebrow ridges
c. Applying firm pressure with the thumbs below the cheekbones
d. Standing behind the patient and asking him or her to slowly rotate the head
ANS: C
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An older patient is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which interventions will the nurse consider when planning care for this patient?
1. The wound should be kept covered with an antimicrobial dressing. 2. The wound dressing should be changed daily and kept dry. 3. There is a need to keep the wound edges taped. 4. Skin near the wound needs to be massaged to increase blood flow.
A client with high cholesterol is beginning treatment with simvastatin (Zocor). What priority instruction does the nurse give this client?
a. "Increase your intake of dietary fiber to minimize constipation." b. "Take this drug on an empty stomach to promote absorption." c. "Report any muscle tenderness to your health care provider." d. "You may experience flushing of the skin with this medication."
All of the following chemical activities are involving water except
A. gases, liquids, and solids are dissolved in water before traveling through the body. B. distribution involves water. C. heat conservation involves water. D. absorption involves water.