40. A 68-year-old male patient is admitted for a neurologica…

40. A 68-year-old male patient is admitted for a neurological assessment following a mild stroke. The nurse is performing a cranial nerve examination and needs to assess several cranial nerves. Which of the following actions is the nurse most likely to perform to assess the patient’s cranial nerve function?

37. A 45-year-old patient with a history of breast cancer an…

37. A 45-year-old patient with a history of breast cancer and an implanted infusaport for chemotherapy is scheduled for routine blood work. The nurse is preparing to draw blood from the infusaport. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the procedure is done safely?

41. A 60-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis i…

41. A 60-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis is being evaluated for joint pain and stiffness. The nurse is conducting a musculoskeletal assessment to assess the patient’s range of motion (ROM) and joint function. Which of the following actions best demonstrates the proper technique for assessing the patient’s active range of motion (ROM) in the knees?

49. A community health nurse is preparing a presentation abo…

49. A community health nurse is preparing a presentation about complementary and alternative therapies. Which of the following therapies should the nurse describe as a means of manipulating a series of channels to re-establish the flow of vital energy within the body?