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When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use B. Inspection The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. Which statement is true about the physical assessment? The inspection phase: B. Takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information The nurse is assessing a patient's skin during an office visit. What part of the hand and technique should be used to best assess the patient's skin temperature? B. Dorsal surface of the hand; the sk...

ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2019 FORM B latest update 2024 A nurse is teaching a client who is at 35 week of gestation about amniocentesis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-you should monitor for the onset of contractions after the test A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a potassium level of 3 mEq/L. The nurse should obtain verification of which of the following prescriptions from the provider - CORRECT A...

Healthstream Telemetry Version 3 Questions and Answers Latest 2023/2024 Score A+. Description The RN: Telemetry Test covers topics related to the application of the nursing process to patients in a designated telemetry bed. Topics include cardiac anatomy, ACLS protocols, patient safety, treatments for dysrhythmias, cardiac emergencies, and additional knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful job performance by a telemetry nurse. Course Version: 3 Congratulations, you passed t...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

A client begins treatment with phenytoin (dilantin). Which following should the nurse reinforce as a measure to help minimize possible adverse effects of this medication? A. Performing daily gum massage 2. A nurse who is facilitating a support group notices that one client in the group is extremely talkative, to the point where others in the group have difficulty sharing their own ideas. Which of the ff. Strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the group process with this client? A....

PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR PRACTICE EXAM B [2023] A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a client who requires oral suctioning. Which of the following supplies should the nurse plan to use for this task? - ANSWERyankeurs catheter rationale: A Yankauer catheter is a clean suction catheter used when performing oral and oropharyngeal suctioning to remove secretions from the client's mouth to facilitate breathing or obtain a sample for diagnostic evaluation. A nurse in ...

WGU D027 Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations Quiz Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: r levels continue to increase, and a decision is made to start him on in- sulin. Although the patient is comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my faith." Which response should be given to ...

NUR101/ NUR 101(Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Practice Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: The nurse is palpating the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which is located just below the temporal artery and anterior to the tragus. Which of the following would be a normal finding? A) Nontender to palpation B) Crepitus C) The jaw locking D) Painful palpation Answer: The correct answer is A: Nontender to palpation. When palpating the TMJ nor...

ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM 2024| ALL QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ACCURATE ANSWERS a nurse who is facilitating a support group in a community center notices that one member of the group expresses anger repeatedly. which of the following strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the group process with this member? A. remind the group that everyone should have a chance to participate D. divide the group into pairs and give each pair a topic for discussion C. give the membe...

PN Comprehensive Online Practice 2023 A A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a terminal illness. The client practices Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANS: Assure the client that a family member will stay with the body after death RAT: The nurse should assure the client that a family member will remain with the body until burial A nurse is reviewing a client's medication record and notices that a double dose of oral d...