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The nurse is admitting a patient with the diagnosis of advanced renal carcinoma. Based upon this diagnosis, the nurse will expect to find which of the following as the "classic triad" of presenting symptoms occurring in patients with renal cancer? A. Fever, chills, flank pain B. Hematuria, flank pain, palpable mass C. Hematuria, proteinuria, palpable mass D. Flank pain, palpable abdominal mass, and proteinuria correct answers B. Hematuria, flank pain, palpable mass Which of the follow...

A nurse working in an emergency dept. Is caring for a client who has benzodiazepine toxicity due to an overdose. Which actions is the nurses priority? A- administer flumazenil B- identify the clients level of orientation C- infuse iv fluids D- prepare the client for gastric lavage correct answers B- identify the clients level of orientation A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for escitalopram for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following stateme...

The nurse is caring for a client who has as a son with a streptococcus throat infection. Which nurse recommendation would be best to advise the client to do in order to prevent acquiring the infection? correct answers Frequently wash her hands and surfaces of the home. The nurse is caring for a client infected with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The nurse should ask if the client has experienced which of the following? correct answers Was bitten by a tick The nurse is caring for a client wi...

A patient is seen at the clinic for a routine physical examination. After the patient is assessed for evidence of peripheral vascular disease, the nurse explains that which of the following tests is typically used to assist in the diagnosis? 1. Allen's Test 2. Ankle brachial pressure index. 3. Cardiac Stress Test. 4. Echocardiogram correct answers 2. Ankle brachial pressure index. Rationale: The ankle brachial index (ABI) is the blood pressure ratio between the lower legs and the arms. ...

Ethics correct answers Ideals or right and wrong behavior Bioethics correct answers Issues that arise in health care such as quality of life, genetic screening, and futile care. Ethical dilemma correct answers Situations where one is forced to choose between two alternatives. Processed in the following steps: Step 1: Ask if this is an ethical dilemma. Step 2: Gather all relevant information. Step 3: Clarify values. Step 4: Verbalize the problem. Step 5: Identify possible courses of ac...

Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? A) Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties. B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. C) Facial weakness and paralysis. D) Difficulty in chewing, talking, and swallowing. correct answers B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxysms of pain, similar to an electric shock, in the area innervated b...

A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which examples should the nurse include in the teaching ? correct answers Home health care, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities. A nurse is explaining the various types of healthcare coverage clients might have to a group of nursing students. Which health care financing mechanisms are federally funded? correct answers Medicare and Medicaid A nurse manager is developing strategies to care for the in...

What are the ABCDE's to identify skin cancer? correct answers A: Asymmetry of shape B: Border irregularity C: Color variation within one lesion D: Diameter > 6mm E: Evolving/changing features What are some psychosocial assessments for skin integrity? correct answers Body Image Body Language Social Isolation The nurse is assessing a patient's skin. Which lesion finding requires further nursing intervention? A- Symmetry B- Consistent color C- Diameter of 8mm D- Regular borde...

When a client with a history of chronic alcoholism is admitted to the hospital for surgery, the nurse anticipates that the client may show signs of alcohol withdrawal delirium during which time period? correct answers Up to 72 hours after alcohol withdrawal A fractured skull would be classified under which category of surgery based on urgency? correct answers Emergent Emergent surgery occurs when the client requires immediate attention. An elective surgery is classified as a surgery that ...

An older client is hospitalized after an operation. When assessing the client for postoperative infection, the nurse places priority on which assessment? correct answers change in behavior A preoperative nurse is assessing a client prior to surgery. Which information would be most important for the nurse to relay to the surgical team? correct answers use of multiple herbs and supplements A nurse works on the postoperative floor and has four clients who are being discharged tomorrow. Which ...