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A patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. Have you had a recent head injury? b. Do you have to wear larger shoes now? c. Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety? d. Is there any family history of acromegaly? - ANSWER Answer: b. Do you have to wear larger shoes now?

The home health nurse is caring for a patient with congestive heart failure (CHF). Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician? A. Moderate shortness of breath after walking down the hall. B. A 3 pound weight gain over the course of a week. C. Heart rate of 104 beats/min after ambulating to the bathroom. D. Increase urinary output to 50 mL in the last hour. - ANSWER Answer: A. Shortness of breath after walking down the hall.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports difficulty following the diet and remembering to take the prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote client compliance? (SATA) A. Ask the dietitian to assist with meal planning B. Contact the client's support system C. Assess for age-related cognitive awareness D. Encourage the use of a daily medication dispenser E. Provide educational materials for h...

Medical-Surgical: Dermatological Question and Answer 100% Correct A nurse is planning care for a patient who has been admitted for treatment of a malignant melanoma of the upper life without many stasis. The nurse should plan to prepare the patient for which of the following procedures? - surgical excision -therapeutic approach: depends on level of invasion and depth of lesion; surgical excision is Tx of choice for small, superficial lesions, deeper lesions require wide, local excision f...

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Your patient continues to pull at their IV site located in their left forearm despite verbal reminders and increased observation. The nursing assistant recommends using soft mitt restraints on the patient. What is your recommendation? - CORRECT ANSWER Request an order for soft mitts as they are the least restrictive Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and has a history of HTN, Parkinson's disease, depression, and alcohol use. On his second hospitalized day, you notice he...

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWER 1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - CORRECT ANSWER Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER Deflate the balloon, advance the cathe...

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Medical-Surgical: Immune and Infectious Quiz with Answers and Rationales. Rated A+ A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The client asks the nurse, "Should I tell my partner that I am HIV positive?" Which of the following statements should the nurse give? a. "This is your decision alone." b. "I would if I were you." c. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner." d. 'Your provider is required by law to notify your partner." ...

Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias. Questions with accurate answers. Rated A+ 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - Ans-1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - Ans-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - Ans-Deflat...