The patient who is confined to bed in the supine position has gained 5 lbs. in the last 48 hours. In which area does the nurse assess skin turgor for accurate determination of dependent edema? A.Foot B.Forehead C.Ankle D.Chest E.Sacrum The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is E. Sacrum. Explanation: Assessing […]

Which of the following distinguishes endocrine and exocrine glands from another? A.The presence or absence of ducts B.The effect their secretions have on the target cells C.The biochemistry of their secretions D.The presence or absence of nerve innervation The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. The presence or absence of

A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A.Place the client on continuous cardiac monitoring. B.Obtain a prescription for insulin for the client. C.Plan to administer sodium bicarbonate to the client. D.Have the client breathe into a paper bag. The correct answer

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assigning tasks to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the AP? A.Changing the appliance on a new colostomy B.Performing indwelling urinary catheter care C.Demonstrating how to use an incentive spirometer D.Measuring the depth of a stage 3 pressure injury The

The nurse is assisting in the care of the client who is at 30 weeks of gestation. Nurses’ Notes 1200: Provided a quiet environment, dimmed the lights, and encouraged client to remain in bed in the side-lying position. Encouraged client to cough and take deep breaths regularly. Assisted with insertion of 18-gauge IV and initiation

Attempted Assassination of Secretary Seward DETAILS OF THE DREADFUL TRAGEDY Official War Department, Washington April 15, 1:30 AM. Maj. Gen. Dis. This evening at about 9:30 PM. at Ford’s Theatre, the President, while sitting in his private box with Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Hamis, and Major Rathburn was shot by an assassin, who suddenly entered the

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Turn off the CPM machine during mealtime. B.Maintain the client’s affected hip in an externally rotated position. C.Instruct the client how to adjust

A nurse is initiating the use of a continuous passive motion (CPM) device for a client following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Align the client’s joints with the joints on the frame. B.Pad the CPM device with a thick pillow. C.Place the client in high-Fowler’s position. D.Set

To determine the cost of a phone, the seller considers the brand name, size of the RAM, and size of the battery. Which of the following is the dependent variable? A.Cost of a phone B.Brand name C.Size of the RAM D.Size of the battery The correct answer and Explanation is : The dependent variable in

Utilize the GTPAL system to classify a woman who is currently 18 weeks pregnant.This is her 4th pregnancy.She gave birth to one baby vaginally at 26 weeks who died, experienced a miscarriage, and has one living child who was delivered at 38 weeks gestation.A.4, 1, 1, 1. B.3, 2, 1. C.4, 2, 2, 1, 1.