A patient diagnosed with chronic gouty arthritis, asks the nurse to explain the cause of the inflammation of his great toe. The most appropriate nursing response is
The nurse notes that no urinary output has o…
The nurse notes that no urinary output has occurred in a patient who underwent a laminectomy 2 hours earlier. The nurse should:
A patient with possible viral meningitis is…
A patient with possible viral meningitis is admitted to the nursing unit after lumbar puncture was performed in the emergency department. Which action prescribed by the health care provider should the nurse question?
Solve the problem.What is the probability that the arrow wil…
Solve the problem.What is the probability that the arrow will land on an odd number?
A client has a large burned area on the right…
A client has a large burned area on the right arm. The burned area appears pink, has blisters, and is very painful. How does the nurse categorize this injury?
A patient in the emergency department complains of severe pa…
A patient in the emergency department complains of severe pain in his eye and is seeing halos around lights and feeling nauseous. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as probable:
A nurse assessing a client’s neurologic function. Which asse…
A nurse assessing a client’s neurologic function. Which assessment is specifically added for the client who is suspected to have a spinal cord injury?
Which finding for a patient who has a head injury should the…
Which finding for a patient who has a head injury should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
A patient with a stroke has damage to Broca’s area. What int…
A patient with a stroke has damage to Broca’s area. What intervention to promote communication is best for this patient?
Which information about the patient who has…
Which information about the patient who has had a subarachnoid hemorrhage is most important to communicate to the health care provider?