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A nurse is teaching a parent of a child with hemophilia how to control a minor bleeding episode. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching? Correct Answer: "I will apply heat" A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss? Correct Answer: Body weight Which of the following...

A nurse is collecting data for a community assessment, which of the following methods should the nurse use when having direct conversations with individual community members? Correct Answer: Key informant interviews Which of the following actions should the nurse include when planning a community health program as a part of the evaluation plan? Correct Answer: Compare program impact to similar program The purpose of environmental health is to ensure the conditions of human health and pro...

A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Correct Answer: Thinning of the skin. Only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin to avoid atrophy. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure? Correct Answer: Frot...

Functions of the Skin Correct Answer: - First line of defense. - Prevents excessive fluid loss. - Control of body temperature. - Sensory perception - Synthesis of Vitamin D Types of Skin Lesions Correct Answer: - Location - Length of time it has been present - Changes occurring over time - Physical appearance - Presence of pain or pruritus (itching) Common Skin Lesion - Macule Correct Answer: - small, flat, circumscribed, different color than skin Common Skin Lesion - Nodule...

The nurse notes documentation that a client is exhibiting Cheyne-Stokes respirations. On assessment of the client, the nurse should expect to note which finding? 1. Increasing rate and depth of respirations with periods of apnea 2. Regular rapid and deep, sustained respirations 3. Totally irregular respiration in rhythm and depth 4. Irregular respirations with pauses at the end of inspiration and expiration Correct Answer: 1. Increasing rate and depth of respirations with periods of apne...

The retinal structures viewed through the ophthalmoscope are: Correct Answer: optic disc, vessels, macula, background "Positive consensual light reflex" means... Correct Answer: simultaneous constriction The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: Correct Answer: cataract Eye emergency Correct Answer: sudden change in vision Visual acuity is assessed with: Correct Answer: Snellen eye chart The cover test is used to assess for: Correct Answer: mus...

Wheezing breath sounds Correct Answer: musical sound crackles or rales Correct Answer: bubbling sounds dysphegia Correct Answer: difficulty swallowing disphesia Correct Answer: speech, difficulty speaking or taking Ptosis Correct Answer: 6 Drooping upper lid What is subjective data? Correct Answer: -Data that only the subject or "patient" can feel and will tell you. Usually in a statement. -eg nausea, constipation, dizziness, palpation, numbness, PAIN, difficulty breathin...

Actual Dx Correct Answer: Actual Diagnosis related to (R/T) ________(Related Factors) as evidenced by (AEB) ________ (Defining Characteristics) Risk Correct Answer: Risk for __________as evidenced by _________ (Risk Factors). Readiness Correct Answer: Readiness for __________as evidenced by "_________" (Defining characteristics). Asthma Correct Answer: chronic hyper-reactive condition. Obstruction. Wheezing. Dyspnea, increased RR, use of accessory muscles, anxiety, prolonged expir...

erythema white skin is redness of the skin produced by capillary congestion objective data measurable data, for example vital signs after completing an initial assessment on a pt, the nurse charts, vital signs as temp of 100.1 oral, apical HR 98 irregular, RR 24 shallow, B/P 128/90, pulse ox of 90% on RA, what are you worried about oxygenation, infection, activity intolerance, capillary refill greater than 3 seconds during assessment of the lower extremities of a male pat...

Exam (elaborations) NR599: Nursing Informatics for Advanced Practice (NR599) Solved