A patient reports a gnawing, burning pain in the midepigastric area that is aggravated
by bending over or lying down. Which additional question does the nurse ask for the
symptom analysis?
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"Do you have any symptoms such as nausea with this pain?"
,The nurse assesses a patient who has a costal angle greater than 90 degrees. What is
the most likely cause of this finding?
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The costal angle increases because of an increased AP diameter.
A 24-year-old female patient has a 2-day history of clear nasal drainage. Based on
these data, which question is the most logical for the nurse to ask?
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"Do you have allergies?"
The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment. In which position should
the patient be placed for abdominal assessment?
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Supine
The supine position optimizes the ability to inspect, auscultate, percuss, and
palpate.
What are the characteristics of lymph nodes in patients who have an acute infection?
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They are enlarged and tender.
Which technique is used for palpating lymph nodes?
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Apply gentle pressure over the nodes with the pads of the fingers.
In which patient would a pulsation within the epigastric area be considered a normal
finding during inspection?
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A very thin patient
A 50-year-old patient asks how he can reduce his risk of colon cancer. What is the
most appropriate response by the nurse?
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"Regular exercise to reduce body fat helps prevent colon cancer."
The nurse should auscultate the abdomen for at least __ before documenting an
absence of bowel sounds.
by bending over or lying down. Which additional question does the nurse ask for the
symptom analysis?
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"Do you have any symptoms such as nausea with this pain?"
,The nurse assesses a patient who has a costal angle greater than 90 degrees. What is
the most likely cause of this finding?
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The costal angle increases because of an increased AP diameter.
A 24-year-old female patient has a 2-day history of clear nasal drainage. Based on
these data, which question is the most logical for the nurse to ask?
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"Do you have allergies?"
The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment. In which position should
the patient be placed for abdominal assessment?
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Supine
The supine position optimizes the ability to inspect, auscultate, percuss, and
palpate.
What are the characteristics of lymph nodes in patients who have an acute infection?
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They are enlarged and tender.
Which technique is used for palpating lymph nodes?
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Apply gentle pressure over the nodes with the pads of the fingers.
In which patient would a pulsation within the epigastric area be considered a normal
finding during inspection?
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A very thin patient
A 50-year-old patient asks how he can reduce his risk of colon cancer. What is the
most appropriate response by the nurse?
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"Regular exercise to reduce body fat helps prevent colon cancer."
The nurse should auscultate the abdomen for at least __ before documenting an
absence of bowel sounds.
