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During an assessment, the nurse pinches the skin over an older client's forehead and sternum. What is the nurse assessing? a. temperature b. turgor c. pressure tolerance d. lesions - turgor The nurse suspects an older patient has an undiagnosed UTI. What assessment findings did the nurse use to make this determination? a. elevated blood pressure b. new onset of delirium c. afebrile d. cool clammy skin - new onset of delirium Which nursing diagnosis is most likely to appl...

Which condition will alert the nurse to a potential caution or contraindication regarding the use of a dopaminergic drug for treatment of mild Parkinson's disease? a Diarrhea b Tremors c Angle-closure glaucoma d Unstable gait - c Angle-closure glaucoma A patient is taking entacapone (Comtan) as part of the therapy for Parkinson's disease. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate at this time? a Notify the patient that this drug causes discoloration of the urine. b Limit...

Pediculus Humanus Capitis - AKA head lice parasitic insects; very common Risk: *close contact* - head to head *preschool and elementary aged* - 3-11 years old and their families girls > boys women > men personal hygiene / cleanliness has nothing to do with getting head lice facies - an expression of appearance of the face and features of the head and neck that, when considered together, are characteristic of a clinical condition or syndrome ex: myxedema, palsy, paral...

The nurse is providing patient teaching regarding scopolamine transdermal patches (Transderm-Scōp) to a patient who is planning an ocean cruise. Which instruction is most appropriate? a "Apply the patch the day before traveling." b "Apply the patch at least 4 hours before traveling." c "Apply the patch to the shoulder area." d "Apply the patch to the temple just above the ear." - b "Apply the patch at least 4 hours before traveling." 2 A middle-aged woman is experiencing ...

Which term refers to the movement of a drug from the site of administration to the bloodstream? - Absorption A patient needs assistance in eliminating an anesthetic gaseous medication (nitrous oxide). Which action will the nurse take? - Encourage the patient to cough and deep-breathe. A patient prefers not to take the daily allergy pill this morning because it causes drowsiness throughout the day. Which response by the nurse is best? - "Let's see if we can change the time you take your pi...

Building Competency in Patient-Centered Care Mr. Koop is recovering from abdominal surgery 2 days ago for removal of a tumor in his colon and is feeling progressively worse. His temperature was 37° C (98.6° F) 4 hours ago and is now 39.2° C (102.6° F). He is no longer able to tolerate oral fluids and states that he is nauseated. You check his order, which reads, "Acetaminophen 650 mg orally for temperature above 38.4° C (101.2° F)." On the basis of the assessment, you believe that, be...

Which term refers to the movement of a drug from the site of administration to the bloodstream? - Absorption A patient needs assistance in eliminating an anesthetic gaseous medication (nitrous oxide). Which action will the nurse take? - Encourage the patient to cough and deep-breathe. A patient prefers not to take the daily allergy pill this morning because it causes drowsiness throughout the day. Which response by the nurse is best? - "Let's see if we can change the time you take your pi...

1. Novice 2. Advanced beginner 3. Competent 4. Proficient 5. Expert - What are the five levels through which nurses acquire their skills to become professionals? American Nurses Association: Code of Ethics - What is a provision that details expectations for nurses? QSEN - quality and safety education for nurses 1. patient-centered care 2. teamwork and collaboration 3. evidence-based practice 4. quality improvement 5. safety 6. informatics - What are the QSEN compete...