A client is seen at the ambulatory care clinic for a routine physical examination.
During the examination, the client discusses having gained more than 25 pounds in the past year despite not changing the level of activity or dietary intake. What response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. You must be eating more than you realize.
2. Do you think increasing exercise might help you with your excessive weight gain?
3. Tell me about any changes in your stress levels.
4. This weight gain is likely the result of aging.
Question 2
A client, whose mother has a history of schizophrenia, voices concerns about becoming pregnant and is fearful of having a child with the same disorder. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Schizophrenia is a genetic disorder so you are right to be very concerned.
2. Your family history does increase the risk factors but there are other variables to be considered.
3. Schizophrenia should not be a significant concern for you.
4. You should consider being tested before becoming pregnant.
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Abnormal physical assessment findings
Eqiupment and supplies for physical assessment
Digital rectal examination to detect abnormalities of the prostate gland.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Physical Findings of Massive Hemothorax