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Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

NR509 Final Questions & Answers A young man feels something in his scrotum and comes to you for clarification. On your examination, you note what feels like a "bag of worms" in the left scrotum, superior to the testicles. Which of the following is most likely? A) Hydrocele of the spermatic cord B) Varicocele C) Testicular carcinoma D) A normal vas deferens Which of the following changes are expected in vision as part of the normal aging process? A) Cataracts B) Glaucoma C) Macula...

Critical Care Hesi Exit Exam Questions and Answers 2023/2024 update 1 - ANSWER-The nurse cares for a client with a cuffed tracheostomy tube. Before performing oral care, the nurse notes that the client's tracheostomy cuff is inflated. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take? 1. Leave the cuff inflated and suction through the tracheostomy.2. Deflate the cuff and suction through the tracheostomy tube. 3. Inflate the cuff pressure to 40 mm Hg before suc...

differential diagnosis - Answer-The provider's initial hypothesis -a working list of potential problems that can be associated with the initial or chief complaint -Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) • provides guidance for identifying psychiatric diagnoses Psychiatric assessment: History taking - Answer--History of Present Illness -How long have you been feeling this way? -Did something happen in your life that may have triggered these emotions? -How is ...

Differential Dx - Answer-Diagnostic reasoning is the process of questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored and if the conclusions that are drawn are based on evidence. This is a critical step for providers who are trying to uncover a cause, or diagnosis, for their clients' signs and symptoms. The provider's initial hypothesis is known as the differential diagnosis. The differential diagnosis, or differential, is a working list of potential problems that...

NR 509 Final Exam Questions with Answers and Rationale 2022/2023 A young man feels something in his scrotum and comes to you for clarification. On your examination, you note what feels like a "bag of worms" in the left scrotum, superior to the testicles. Which of the following is most likely? A) Hydrocele of the spermatic cord B) Varicocele C) Testicular carcinoma D) A normal vas deferens Varicocle Varicoceles are common in normal men. They are often found in the left scrotum or bilate...

Chapter 01: Using Evidence in Nursing Practice Perry et al.: Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Evidence-based practice is a problem-solving approach to making decisions about patient care that is grounded in: a. the latest information found in textbooks. b. systematically conducted research studies. c. tradition in clinical practice. d. quality improvement and risk-management data. ANS: B The best evidence comes from well-designed, systematically con...

A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking riluzo...

  A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To asse...

NURSLINK STUVIA TEST BANK Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition| Ignatavicius Workman Test Bank. LATEST 2024 UPDATE. 100 % COMPLETE | VERIFIED UPDATE   Contents Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition 4 Chapter 02: Clinical Judgment and Systems Thinking Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition 10 Chapter 03: Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical N...