In performing an examination of a 3-year-old with a suspected ear infection, the nurse practitioner would: Question 1 options: omit the otoscopic exam if the child has a fever. pull the ear up and back before inserting the speculum. ask the mother to leave the room while examining the child. perform the otoscopic examination at the end of the assessment. Save Question 2 (2 points) A female patient tells the nurse that she has had six pregnancies, with four live b...

Heberden's nodes are commonly found in which one of the following diseases? - Degenerative joint disease You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect that she has hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and texture of the skin of the patient with hypothyroidism - dry and rough You are assessing a patient with joint pain and are try...