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A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? A. Loss of interest in diversional activity. B. Social isolation. C. Refusal to address nutritional needs. D. Low self-esteem. The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication should also be discontinued? a. Lithium. (Lithotab...

1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase Explanation: mo...

Chapter 01: Health and Wellness in an Aging Society Touhy: Ebersole & Hess' Toward Healthy Aging, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, “2010 statistics indicate that your son: a. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years.” b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.” c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.” d. is likely to live i...

1. Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency? A. Calcium supplementation B. Testicular self-examination C. Bone density test D. Digital rectal examination ANS: A PTS: 1 2. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman? A. Yearly mammogram B. Low animal-fat diet C. Use of seat belt D. Daily application of sunscreen ANS: A PTS: 1 3. Which of the following is an ex...

1. Pneumonia goals of treatment - Return to baseline respiratory status - Fever resolves in 2 to 4 days - Leukocytosis resolves by day 4 of treatment - Chest x-ray may take 4 weeks or more to return 2. Common bacterial pathogens of Adult pneumonia - S. pneumoniae - Patients with underlying lung disease - Nontypeable Haemophilus influenza and Moraxella catarrhalis - Staph aureus: co-pathogen with influenza - Mycoplasma pneumoniae - Viral pneumonia 3. Common bacterial pathogens of ...

1. Pt with malignant melanoma; risk factors; what will the skin look like? ABCDE ABCDE of Melanoma • Asymmetry • Border Irregularity • Color Variation • Diameter Greater than 6mm • Evolving Changes Risk Factors • Sun sensitivity, difficulty tanning, hx of prolonged sun exposure, use of tanning booths, occupational exposure to chemicals like tar and radiation QUIZ QUESTION: Nevi this big and has color variation should be alerted for? – Malignant Melanoma 2. How to...

1. The nurse is performing a comprehensive skin assessment. Which of the following pieces of equipment is appropriate to use during the skin assessment? (2 Points) doppler Wood's lamp Reflex hammer Goniometer 2. Which of the following is an expected finding in a healthy client on assessment of Stensen's ducts? (2 Points) red glow is present midline and symmetric saliva is present redness is present 3. Which of the following signs or symptoms does the nurse recognize in a client with hy...

• Articular structures include joint capsule and articular cartilage, the synovium and synovial fluid, intra-articular ligaments and juxta-articular bone o Articular disease involves: ▪ Swelling ▪ Tenderness of the joint ▪ Crepitus ▪ Instability “locking” ▪ Deformity ▪ Limits active and passive range of motion due to stiffness or pain • Extra-articular structures include periarticular ligaments, tendons, bursae, muscle, fascia, bone, nerve and overlying skin o Extra-...

Chapter 1 Nurse's Role in Care of the Child: Hospital, Community, and Home 1) Which nursing role is not directly involved when providing family-centered approach to the pediatric population? 1. Advocacy 2. Case management 3. Patient education 4. Researcher Answer: 4 Explanation: 1. A researcher is not involved in the family-centered approach to patient care of children and their families. Advocacy, case management, and patient education are all roles directly involved in the care of chi...

1. For which reasons would a nurse review infant mortality statistic in the United States? (Select all that apply.) A) Measures the quality of pregnancy care B) Reviews information on overall nutrition C) Compares health with those of other states D) Determines infant health and available care E) Provides an index of the country's general health Ans: A, B, D, E Feedback: Infant mortality statistics provide an index of a country's general health, measures the quality of pregnancy care, p...