An older adult client on an orthopedic unit has an intracapsular fracture of the right hip following a fall. The client is in Buck’s traction and will have hip prosthesis surgery in the morning. The nurse should reinforce with the client that this type of traction promotes which of the following outcomes? A.Reduction of the […]

What organ lies superior to the diaphragm and left of the mediastinum? A.Spleen B.Left lung C.Stomach D.Left kidney. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Left lung. Explanation: The diaphragm is a crucial muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It plays a significant role in respiration

A nurse is developing a care plan for a client who is in Buck’s traction and is scheduled for surgery for a fractured femur of the right leg. Which of the following interventions should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? A.Observe the position of the suspended weight B.Check the client’s pedal pulse on the

Which are potential results of end-organ damage from chronic hypertension? (Select all that apply.) A.Isolated systolic hypertension B.Atrial fibrillation C.Renal insufficiency D.Stroke E.Cardiac disease The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answers are B. Atrial fibrillation, C. Renal insufficiency, D. Stroke, and E. Cardiac disease. Explanation: Chronic hypertension, or sustained high blood pressure, can

A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a client following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if the client has impaired function of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)? A.Disequilibrium with movement B.Deviation of the tongue from midline C.Loss of peripheral vision D.mobility to smell The Correct

A patient with a longstanding diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder presents to the emergency room. The triage nurse notes upon an assessment that the patient is hyperventilating. The triage nurse is aware that hyperventilation is the MOST common cause of which acid-base imbalance? A.Respiratory Acidosis B.Metabolic Alkalosis C.Metabolic Acidosis D.Respiratory Alkalosis The Correct Answer and

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? A.Hypoactive deep-tendon reflexes B.Drowsiness C.Insomnia D.Constipation The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Insomnia. Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4)

A nurse is testing a client for conduction deafness by performing the Weber’s test. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when performing this test? A.Place the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the top of the client’s head. B.Count how many seconds a client can hear a tuning fork after it

A group of nursing students are studying the conduction system of the heart. The nursing students should recognize that the pacemaker of the heart is known as dropdown The correct answer and Explanation is : The pacemaker of the heart is known as the sinoatrial (SA) node. Explanation: The sinoatrial (SA) node, often referred to

A nurse is caring for an infant who has Patent ductus arteriosus. The nurse should identify that the defect is a switch of the following locations of the heart. ( you will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer) A.A B.B C.C D.D