The nurse asks the patient to repeat saying the number 99 several times as the rib cage is lightly palpated. Which is the nurse assessing for using this technique?
1) Fremitus
2) Egophony
3) Excursion
4) Crepitus
Question 2
Upon palpation of the patient's rib cage, the nurse notes a crackling sensation like crumpling cellophane. Which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate?
1) Fluid leaking into the surrounding tissue
2) Air leaking into the surrounding tissue
3) Infection of the lung
4) Cancer in the lung
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture
Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.
(a) A photograph of a radial immunodiffusion reaction for measurement of patient IgA concentrations. ...