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What should be the position of the patient when measuring the radial pulse?
What should be the position of the patient when measuring the radial pulse?
- Standing up with their hand bent palm downward
- Sitting or lying down with their hand bent palm upward (correct)
- Sitting upright with their palm facing down
- Lying down with their palm facing downward
How should one determine the systolic pressure while measuring the radial pulse?
How should one determine the systolic pressure while measuring the radial pulse?
- By visually matching the cuff's pressure with the patient's weight
- By stopping inflation when the patient raises concerns
- By inflating the cuff until the patient feels discomfort
- By inflating the cuff until the pulse disappears (correct)
What should be done when determining the rhythm of the pulse after hearing distinct beats?
What should be done when determining the rhythm of the pulse after hearing distinct beats?
- Switch to a different part of the body to recheck the pulse
- Ignore the beats and proceed with deflating the cuff
- Close the valve and inflate the cuff further
- Continue to listen to the pulse sounds carefully (correct)
What should one do before pumping air into the cuff when measuring the radial pulse?
What should one do before pumping air into the cuff when measuring the radial pulse?
What does the appearance of the first distinct beats during pulse measurement indicate?
What does the appearance of the first distinct beats during pulse measurement indicate?
What factor influences illness behavior, referring to an individual's ability to cope with stress and bounce back?
What factor influences illness behavior, referring to an individual's ability to cope with stress and bounce back?
What type of illness is characterized by a single, time-limited episode, followed by recovery?
What type of illness is characterized by a single, time-limited episode, followed by recovery?
What is the primary focus of the nurse when using the Nursing Process to promote health?
What is the primary focus of the nurse when using the Nursing Process to promote health?
Which stage of illness behavior is the nurse addressing when instructing the client on how to use a metered-dose inhaler?
Which stage of illness behavior is the nurse addressing when instructing the client on how to use a metered-dose inhaler?
How does the nurse promote health using the Nursing Process?
How does the nurse promote health using the Nursing Process?
What type of diagnosis would the nurse use when developing a plan of care for a client with a health issue?
What type of diagnosis would the nurse use when developing a plan of care for a client with a health issue?
What is the outcome of the nurse's instruction on using a metered-dose inhaler?
What is the outcome of the nurse's instruction on using a metered-dose inhaler?
What factor influences illness behavior, referring to an individual's family dynamics and relationships?
What factor influences illness behavior, referring to an individual's family dynamics and relationships?
What is the goal of the nurse when planning outcomes and evaluating care?
What is the goal of the nurse when planning outcomes and evaluating care?
How does the nurse promote health during the assessment phase of the Nursing Process?
How does the nurse promote health during the assessment phase of the Nursing Process?
