EXAM
The nurse is caring for a client who is a long-term smoker and notes
clubbing of the fingers which technique should the nurse use to validate
this - ANSWERS-Play's two of the same finger from each hand together
A nurse is assessing a client who has a wrist restraint applied for which
of the following findings should the nurse loosen the restraints -
ANSWERS-The clients hand is cool and pale
Which is a modifiable risk factor for primary hypertension -
ANSWERS-Obesity
The nurse is preparing to listen to a client mitral valve which landmark
on the clients chest should nurse place the bell of the stethoscope -
ANSWERS-The Apex fifth intercostal space left mid clavicular line
The nurse observes splinter hemorrhages on the clients now that's which
findings should the nurse expect the findings are associated with -
ANSWERS-infective endocarditis
The nurse is reviewing the effects of smoking on the cardiovascular
system with a client which information should the nurse include in the
teaching - ANSWERS-Injury to the vessel walls
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EXAM
The nurse is conducting a cardiovascular focus assessment which
question should the nurse asked that reflects behavior - ANSWERS-Can
you describe your diet
The nurse has reviewed the functions of the peripheral vascular system
with a client which statement made by the client indicates further
teaching is needed - ANSWERS-Produces red blood cells that transport
oxygen
The nurse is preparing to auscultate the Apex of a client right lung which
anatomical location should the nurse place the stethoscope -
ANSWERS-Near right clavicle
The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students to assess
heart sounds which response by the student indicates appropriate
understanding of how S2 heart sounds are produced - ANSWERS-It
results from the closure of the semi lunar valve's
The nurse is caring for a client complaining of a painful hot area in the
leg the area is red and swollen which of the following action should the
nurse perform next - ANSWERS-Notify the physician
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