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
Abdominal Assessment Landmarks. When describing pathology of the abdomen, it is useful to use theses
Nursing history for weight assessment
Patient teaching: nail assessment
Nurising history for heart assessment
Clinician performing capillary refill assessment.
Survey and posture of client: Lateral view