A client is admitted with the diagnosis of fever of unknown ...

[EY67]

A client is admitted with the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. Which diagnostic tests does the nurse anticipate for this client?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) CT scan of the abdomen
  B) Chest x-ray
  C) Urinalysis
  D) Complete blood count
  E) Bone scan

Question 2

The nurse needs to assess the body temperature of a client who has just smoked a cigarette and consumed hot coffee. Which temperature assessment method should the nurse use?
 
  A) Axillary
  B) Temporal artery
  C) Tympanic
  D) Rectal

[courtney_bruh]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, C, D

The diagnostic tests will focus on trying to find the cause of the elevated body temperature. The complete blood count will be done to see if there is an elevation in white blood cells. The urinalysis will be done to see if the client has a urinary tract infection. The chest x-ray will be done to see if the client has a lung infection. A bone scan and CT scan of the abdomen may or may not be indicated for this client.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

Since the oral method cannot be used because the client smoked a cigarette and consumed hot coffee, the assessment method of choice would be the tympanic membrane. This method is readily accessible and reflects the core temperature very quickly. The rectal method is inconvenient and uncomfortable for clients. The temporal artery method requires special electronic equipment. The axillary method takes a long time if an accurate measurement is to be obtained.

[EY67]

Thank you

[courtney_bruh]

No problemo