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What instruction should the nurse give a client who is
diagnosed with fibrocystic changes of the breast?
Observe cyst size fluctuations as a sign of malignancy.
Use estrogen supplements to reduce breast discomfort.
Notify the healthcare provider if whitish nipple discharge
occurs.
,Perform a breast self-exam (BSE) procedure monthly. -
ANSWER-Perform a breast self-exam (BSE) procedure
monthly.
Initial assessment of a joint injury is performed to
determine the extent of the damage. The nurse's initial
assessment of a painful ankle injury should include pain
quality, the presence of deformities, evidence of
inflammation, and range of motion.
Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 7th
ed. p. 586-8
Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of
rheumatoid arthritis?
,Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric
joints.
Joint pain is better in the morning and worsens
throughout the day.
Joint pain is consistent throughout the day and is relieved
by pain medication.
Joint pain is worse during the day and involves unilateral
joints. - ANSWER-Joint pain is worse in the morning and
involves symmetric joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that
causes joint pain and swelling. RA is characterized by pain
that is worse when arising and involves symmetric joints.
, Jarvis. (2016), Physical Examination and Health
Assessment, 7th Ed., Chapter 22; p. 586
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse
anticipate in a client with long-term
gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)?
Hoarseness.
Dry mouth.
Mouth ulcers.
Weight loss. - ANSWER-Hoarseness.
Dyspepsia and regurgitation are the main symptoms of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); however,