During the assessment of a client's pharynx, the palate and uvula fail to rise symmetrically. Which of the following should the nurse do?
a. Assess the client's gag reflex.
b. Call the physician.
c. Provide the client with oxygen.
d. Place the client in the prone position.
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to administer a topical medication to a client. The nurse should consider all of the following when administering a topical medication, EXCEPT:
a. topical medications can provide local and systemic effects.
b. when applying a paste, cream, or ointment, the nurse should use a sterile tongue depressor to remove the medication from the container.
c. topical medications should be applied to moistened skin.
d. apply topical medications in long, smooth strokes in the direction of the hair follicles.
Question 3
The nurse should conduct a mental status assessment of a client during which of the following?
a. Abdominal assessment
b. Interview and health history
c. Thorax and lungs assessment
d. Musculoskeletal assessment
Assessment of CN I
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Nose, nasal cavity, and pharynx: (A) nasal cartilages and external structure; (B) meatus and positio
Health Assessment
Nursing history for neck assessment
Patient teaching: neck assessment