A patient comes to the clinic with a complaint of painful, itchy feet. On interview, the patient tells the nurse that he is a college student living in a dormitory apartment that he shares with five other students.
What teaching should the nurse provide for this patient?
a. Don't eat with the other students.
b. Avoid sharing razors and other personal items.
c. Have a complete blood count (CBC) checked monthly.
d. Disinfect showers and bathroom floors weekly after use.
Question 2
The nurse assesses the patient and notes all of the following. Select all of the findings that indicate the systemic manifestations of inflammation.
a. Oral temperature 38.6 C/101.5 F
b. Thick, green nasal discharge
c. Patient complaint of pain at 6 on a 0 to 10 scale on palpation of frontal and maxillary sinuses
d. WBC 20 cells/McL 109/L
e. Patient reports, I'm tired all the time. I haven't felt like myself in days.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Respiratory Assistive Devices, Patient Using a Peak Flow Meter
Patient education
Positioning the Patient in the Supine Position
Medical assistant shaking hands with the interviewer at the close of the interview.
Sign and symptoms of a patient with heart failure