The nurse reinforces discharge teaching for Mr. Sims, age 55, who had an acute episode of gout.   The nurse would evaluate Mr. Sims as understanding the teaching if he says which of the following can be included in his diet? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

An older adult visiting a wellness clinic reports joint stiffness in the morning. What should the nurse respond to the patient?

The nurse is collecting data from a patient suspected of developing a fat embolus from a fracture of the right femur. Which manifestations does the nurse expect? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Pulse Oximetry The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is

Blood Pressure When measuring blood pressure, the first clear tapping sound represents

Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth .8 points.Body Temperature You take Mrs. Main’s temperature at 7:00 a.m.; it reads 97.8 °F. At 3:00 p.m., you take her temperature again; it reads 99 °F. How do you account for the difference?

Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth .8 points.Body Temperature If an axillary temperature of 100 °F was taken orally, it would register as

Blood Pressure Normal blood pressure for an adult is

Blood Pressure Blood pressure measures

Directions: Choose the best answer. Each question is worth .8 points.Body Temperature The axilla is recommended as the preferred site for taking the temperature of