When the nurse is admitting a 78-year-old patient, the patient repeatedly asks the nurse to “speak up so that I can hear you.” Which action should the nurse take?
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A patient with a stroke is being evaluated f…
A patient with a stroke is being evaluated for fibrinolytic therapy. What information from the patient or family is most important for the nurse to obtain?
The nurse caring for a 90-year-old patient with a closed hea…
The nurse caring for a 90-year-old patient with a closed head injury would immediately report:
Mrs. A. has been prescribed betaxolol (Betoptic) for acute a…
Mrs. A. has been prescribed betaxolol (Betoptic) for acute angle-closure glaucoma, the nurse reviewed the patient’s past medical history, which health condition will prompt the nurse to hold the medication and contact the health care provider (HCP)?
A slightly movable joint found joining the right & left pubi…
A slightly movable joint found joining the right & left pubic bones is called a:
A patient diagnosed with chronic gouty arthritis, asks the n…
A patient diagnosed with chronic gouty arthritis, asks the nurse to explain the cause of the inflammation of his great toe. The most appropriate nursing response is
The nurse notes that no urinary output has o…
The nurse notes that no urinary output has occurred in a patient who underwent a laminectomy 2 hours earlier. The nurse should:
A patient with possible viral meningitis is…
A patient with possible viral meningitis is admitted to the nursing unit after lumbar puncture was performed in the emergency department. Which action prescribed by the health care provider should the nurse question?
Solve the problem.What is the probability that the arrow wil…
Solve the problem.What is the probability that the arrow will land on an odd number?
A client has a large burned area on the right…
A client has a large burned area on the right arm. The burned area appears pink, has blisters, and is very painful. How does the nurse categorize this injury?