Which question by the nurse is likely to elicit the most information regarding a client's use of medications to treat a chronic cough?

What medications have you taken for your cough?

Have you been prescribed any medications for your cough?

Have you tried any generic brands of cough syrup?

What medications are you currently taking?

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Asking the client directly about the medications they have taken for their cough provides specific
information about the treatments they’ve used, including over-the-counter or prescription options.
B.   Asking if they have been prescribed medications for the cough might miss important details about over-the-counter medications or self-treatment.
C.   Asking about generic brands of cough syrup is too specific and may miss other relevant medications the client is using to manage their chronic cough.
D.   Asking about current medications is important for general health information, but it does not directly address treatment specific to the cough.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While it is important to palpate the correct quadrant, this is unlikely the cause if the gallbladder cannot be located. The gallbladder is typically located in the right upper quadrant, and the nurse would have been palpating this area. This option does not address the most likely cause.
B. A normal gallbladder might not always be palpable, especially if the client is obese. However, inability to palpate the gallbladder does not necessarily indicate a problem; this is a common finding in obese individuals where fat tissue can obscure the gallbladder.
C. Obesity can make it more difficult to palpate internal structures such as the gallbladder. Excess adipose tissue in the abdominal area can prevent the nurse from feeling the gallbladder during palpation. This is the most likely explanation for the failure to locate the gallbladder.
D. While deeper palpation might be necessary in obese clients, the inability to palpate the gallbladder is more likely due to the obscuring effects of fat, rather than a technique issue. It's a common finding that obesity hinders the ability to palpate organs like the gallbladder.

A. Document the roaring and crackles B. Wet the chest hair before auscultating C. Keep the examination room warm, and warm the stethoscope D. Reach under a gown to listen and take care that no clothing rubs on the stethoscope E. Ensure the room is as quiet as possible

Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Documenting the roaring and crackles is important to note any abnormal findings. However, this does not directly mitigate artifacts, which may interfere with the accuracy of the sounds heard through auscultation.
B. Wetting the chest hair is a useful technique to reduce the sound interference caused by chest hair rubbing against the stethoscope. This helps eliminate some of the unwanted sounds and improves the clarity of auscultation.
C. Ensuring the room is warm and the stethoscope is warmed before use is important because cold stethoscopes can cause discomfort to the client and may lead to muscle tensing, making it harder to hear clear heart and lung sounds.
D. Reaching under the gown ensures that no clothing creates friction on the stethoscope, which can produce unwanted sounds during auscultation. This helps in obtaining clear and accurate heart or lung sounds.
E. A quiet environment is crucial for auscultation, as background noise can obscure important sounds. Ensuring that the room is free from distractions and noise will significantly improve the quality of auscultation.

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Which question by the nurse is likely to elicit the most information regarding a client's use of medications to treat a chronic cough?

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While assessing a client who is obese, the nurse is unable to locate the gallbladder when palpating below the liver margin at the lateral border of the rectus abdominal muscle. Which is the most likely explanation for failure to locate the gallbladder by palpation?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Patient Data Exhibits Nurse analyzes the findings. Which can the nurse do to mitigate artifacts when performing auscultation? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]

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