MSN 377 (MSN377)

1. A patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. Have you had a recent head injury? b. Do you have to wear larger shoes now? c. Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety? d. Is there any family history of acromegaly? correct answer: ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are not risk factors for acromegaly. Tremors and anxiety are not clinical man...

Chapter 32: Cardiovascular System correct answer: After noting a pulse deficit when assessing a patient who has just arrived in the emergency department, the nurse will anticipate that the patient may require a. a 2-D echocardiogram. b. a cardiac catheterization. c. hourly blood pressure (BP) checks. d. electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring. correct answer: ANS: D Pulse deficit is a difference between simultaneously obtained apical and radial pulses and indicates that there ...

Following assessment of a patient with pneumonia, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which information best supports this diagnosis? a. Weak, nonproductive cough effort b. Large amounts of greenish sputum c. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute d. Resting pulse oximetry (SpO2) of 85% correct answer: a. Weak, nonproductive cough effort The weak, nonproductive cough indicates that the patient is unable to clear the airway effectively. The...