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A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who asks about using acupuncture to manage his osteoarthritis pain. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a contraindication for receiving this treatment?

Obesity

Hypothyroidism

Hypertension

Herpes zoster

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Incorrect. Obesity is not a contraindication for acupuncture.

B. Incorrect. Hypothyroidism is not a contraindication for acupuncture.

C. Incorrect. Hypertension is not a contraindication for acupuncture.

D. Correct. Herpes zoster (shingles) involves a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus and can cause skin lesions. Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles through the skin, which could potentially worsen the condition or lead to the spread of the virus.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Incorrect. Documentation of sensitive material might have designated personnel, but this information does not need to be limited to the charge nurse.

B. Incorrect. Access to medical records should be limited to those with a need for that information, not every nurse in the facility.

C. Incorrect. Most facilities require more frequent password changes (e.g., every 90 days) to enhance security. Therefore, this statement may be inaccurate depending on the facility's policy.

D. Correct. Firewalls are security systems that are used to protect computer networks from unauthorized access. They are an important component of any computerized documentation system.

A. Blow into the meter as hard and quickly as possible. B. Maintain a semi-Fowler's position during testing. C. Record the average of the readings. D. Place tongue on the mouthpiece of the meter.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Correct. The child should be instructed to blow into the peak expiratory flow meter as hard and quickly as possible to achieve maximal effort. This provides an accurate measure of peak expiratory flow, which is important in assessing asthma control.
B. Incorrect. The child's body position during testing does not typically affect the accuracy of peak expiratory flow measurements.
C. Incorrect. While recording the average of multiple readings over time is important, the child needs to understand how to perform a single accurate reading first.
D. Incorrect. The tongue is not usually involved in the use of a peak expiratory flow meter.
The child should place their lips tightly around the mouthpiece to create a seal while blowing forcefully into the device.

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