Skin care health promotion - -Avoid environmental hazards -Adequate hygiene/nutrition -Self-examination -Periodic professional exams Environmental skin hazards - -Sun exposure (UVB) -Tanning bed (UVA) -High altitude/snow Sun safety - -Avoid midday sun -Protective clothing -Sunscreen ***YOU CAN GET BURNED ON A CLOUDY DAY*** Common sites for nonmelanoma skin cancer - -Face -Head -Neck -Back of hands -Arms ***THINK SUN EXPOSED AREAS*** What is actinic keratosis? - -Premalignant...

Age related considerations on the GI system Mouth: Peridontal disease, taste buds decrease, xerostomia Esophagus: decreased tone and motility Abdominal Wall: thinner, decreased receptors Stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas: decreased synthesis and secretions Large intestine, anus, rectum: decreased tone, motility, and transit time Assessment of the GI system Subjective: appetite, dysphagia, food intolerance, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, bowel habits, nutriti...

A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds B. Bounding distal pulses C. Intense pain with movement D. Erythema of the toes - C. Intense pain with movement A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving 2 units packed RBCs. Which of the following manifestations indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction? A. Chills B. Hypert...

The nurse is planning care for a client who has a right hemispheric stroke. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the plan of care? A Impaired physical mobility related to right-sided hemiplegia. B Risk for injury related to denial of deficits and impulsiveness. C Impaired verbal communication related to speech-language deficits. D Ineffective coping related to depression and distress about disability. - B) Risk for injury related to denial of deficits and impulsiveness. Wit...

A nurse completing an assessment on a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for coronary artery disease? (Select all that apply) a. Hypothyroidism b. Hypertension c. Diabetes Mellitus d. Hyperlipidemia e. Tobacco Smoking - b. Hypertension c. Diabetes Mellitus d. Hyperlipidemia e. Tobacco Smoking A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about assessing clients who are having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). What is the most comm...

Age related considerations on the GI system Mouth: Peridontal disease, taste buds decrease, xerostomia Esophagus: decreased tone and motility Abdominal Wall: thinner, decreased receptors Stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas: decreased synthesis and secretions Large intestine, anus, rectum: decreased tone, motility, and transit time Assessment of the GI system Subjective: appetite, dysphagia, food intolerance, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, bowel habits, nutri...

ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam 100% Questions and Answers ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam 100% Questions and Answers ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam 100% Questions and Answers 1. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take ANS Ensure the client's weights are hanging freely from the bed. 2. A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has b...

1. The nurse teaching a young womens community service group about breast self-examination (BSE) will include that a. BSE will reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer. b. BSE should be done daily while taking a bath or shower. c. annual mammograms should be scheduled in addition to BSE. d. performing BSE after the menstrual period is more comfortable. ANS: D Performing BSE at the end of the menstrual period will reduce the breast tenderness associated with the procedure. Th...

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stage II cervical cancer and is scheduled for brachytherapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "You will have an implant placed twice each month for the duration of the treatment." "You should remain at least 6 feet away from others between treatments." "You should expect to have blood in your urine for a few days after treatment." "You will need to stay still in the bed during each treatment session." - ...