A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypomagnesemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a positive Chvostek's sign?
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The Correct Answer is A
A. Chvostek's sign is a clinical sign observed during physical examination that may indicate hypocalcemia. It is elicited by tapping or lightly striking the facial nerve just anterior to
the earlobe, which can cause twitching of the facial muscles, particularly the muscles around the mouth and nose.
B. This image shows winging of the scapula. Winging of the scapula, also known as
scapular winging, is a condition characterized by the abnormal protrusion or prominence of the scapula away from the back wall of the thorax. Normally, the scapula lies flat
against the rib cage, providing stability and support for arm movements.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Emptying the drainage bag once a day is not frequent enough and could lead to overfilling and potential urinary tract infections.
Applying antiseptic ointment to the tip of the penis is not recommended as it can cause irritation and increase the risk of infection.
Keeping the drainage bag below the level of the waist helps prevent backflow of urine into the bladder and reduces the risk of infection.
Clamping the tube when going for a walk can cause urine to back up into the bladder and increase the risk of infection.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Rubella (German measles) is caused by a different virus and does not pose a risk of transmission to a client with herpes zoster.
B. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium and does not pose a risk of transmission to a client with herpes zoster.
C. HIV infection does not pose a risk of transmission to a client with herpes zoster unless there are other infectious diseases present.
D. Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox (varicella). A client who has had varicella is not at risk of contracting herpes zoster from a roommate with active shingles. Therefore, this roommate is appropriate.
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