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A nurse is observing the closed chest drainage system of a client who is 24 hr post thoracotomy. The nurse notes slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Continue to monitor the client’s respiratory status. Slow, steady bubbling in the suction control chamber is an expected finding. Therefore, the nurse should continue to monitor the client’s respiratory status. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a family his...

Notes: • Essay answers must clearly be in your own words. • All multiple-choice questions have one answer unless otherwise specified. Choose the best response to the question with the information provided. Answer the following two questions: 1. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the function bones? a. Flat bones are long and thin, such as the ulna. b. Long bones have an irregular structure c. The carpals are an example of short bones. d. Vertebrae are an example o...

PHYSICAL ASSESMENT FNP – 2023/2024 What question does a nurse ask a patient with a history of pancreatitis who is complaining of abdominal pain? How sever is your pain on a scale from 0 to 10? The nurse is interviewing a patient with a history of flank pain, fever, chills, and pain radiating to the groin. Which examination technique is most appropriate for this patient? Percussion of the costovertebral angle A patient reports aa gnawing, burning pain in mid-epigastric area that is aggr...

PHYSICAL ASSESMENT FNP – RETAKE EXAM/ FNP ASSESMENT RETAKE EXAM What question does a nurse ask a patient with a history of pancreatitis who is complaining of abdominal pain? How sever is your pain on a scale from 0 to 10? The nurse is interviewing a patient with a history of flank pain, fever, chills, and pain radiating to the groin. Which examination technique is most appropriate for this patient? Percussion of the costovertebral angle A patient reports aa gnawing, burning pain ...

PHYSICAL ASSESMENT FNP – RETAKE EXAM/ FNP ASSESMENT RETAKE EXAM What question does a nurse ask a patient with a history of pancreatitis who is complaining of abdominal pain? How sever is your pain on a scale from 0 to 10? The nurse is interviewing a patient with a history of flank pain, fever, chills, and pain radiating to the groin. Which examination technique is most appropriate for this patient? Percussion of the costovertebral angle A patient reports aa gnawing, burning pain ...

PN Pediatrics Exam Questions With Verified Answers. The nurse is caring for an infant born to a mother who abused cocaine during her pregnancy. The nurse would likely notice that this infant: - answercries when touched. Four weeks before the birth of a client's already large child, the primary care provider has told the client that if the baby gets bigger and the baby's lungs are ready, the care provider would like to perform a cesarean birth. The woman asks the nurse what the downside i...

When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes tenderness of the posterior medial malleolus. This could be suggestive of: - Tibial tendinitis When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse practitioner asks the patient to squeeze which finger(s)?: - Second and third fingers A thickened nodule overlying the flexor tendon of the 4th finger and possibly the 5th finger near the distal palmar crease is suggestive of: - Dupuytren's contracture The forward slippage o...

AMLS Test questions and answers latest 2023What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? In larger doses narcotics induce respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest. AMLS Page 95 A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has become progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (100 F). Which finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? 12 lead ECG will demonstr...

Med Surg 2 Notes well Summarized Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function Chapter 39 • Functions of the Musculoskeletal System o Protection of vital organs ▪ Kidney, liver, heart o Mobility and movement o Facilitate return of blood to the heart o Production of blood cells (hematopoiesis) o Reservoir for immature blood cells o Reservoir for vital minerals o Always think about pt safety when it comes to the muscular system • Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System o Include da...

NRS 210 Orthopedic Nursing Exam 23 Questions with Verified Answers Which type of bone cell is responsible for the formation of bone? - CORRECT ANSWER Osteoblast The patient is told by the HCP that the size of the patient's muscle has decreased. How should the nurse document this occurrence? - CORRECT ANSWER Atrophy An older patient is describing increased stiffness in the shoulders, back, and hips. The loss of elasticity in what tissue contributes to this? - CORRECT ANSWER Ligament ...