« previous next »

Author Question: A physician needs to assess a patient's rectal area. The nurse should place the patient in what ... (Read 108 times)

michelleunicorn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
on: Jul 11, 2018
A physician needs to assess a patient's rectal area. The nurse should place the patient in what position?
 
  a. Sims'
  b. Prone
  c. Lithotomy
  d. Knee-chest

Question 2

When a young man with malaria spikes a temperature of 105 F and begins to hallucinate, the nurse assesses this as:
 
  a. delirium.
  b. a psychotic break.
  c. a possible stroke.
  d. an anxiety disorder.


cassie_ragen

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Knee-chest position provides maximum exposure of the rectal area.

Answer to Question 2

A
An organic mental disorder is delirium that is frequently brought on by a severe physical illness.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

michelleunicorn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


cassie_ragen

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Assess the nailbeds' configuration Assess the nailbeds' configuration
the fatty acid molecules expose the smallest possible hydrophobic surface area the fatty acid molecules expose the smallest possible hydrophobic surface area
Patient learns to not be afraid Patient learns to not be afraid
A step stool can be used to assess the ability to use steps. A step stool can be used to assess the ability to use steps.
Basic massage practice office area. Basic massage practice office area.
The diameter of a semicircle is 4 miles. What is the semicircle's area? The diameter of a semicircle is 4 miles. What is the semicircle's area?
Video: Brief Summary on Photosynthesis - Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library