A nurse is collecting data from a client who is African American has cholecystitis. Which of the following areas should the nurse inspect to monitor for the presence of jaundice?

Webbed areas of the fingers

Nail beds

Hard palate

Peri-umbilical area

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Jaundice is typically not visible in the webbed areas of the fingers.

B.   The nail beds are part of the skin that can show jaundice, but they may also be aﬀected by other factors such as anemia, cyanosis, or nail polish.
C.   The hard palate is a part of the oral mucosa that can show jaundice, especially in clients with dark skin tones.
D.   This is not an area that the nurse should inspect to monitor for the presence of jaundice in a client who is African American and has cholecystitis. The skin can show jaundice, but it may be difficult to detect in clients with dark skin tones.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While anemia may weaken the immune system, it is not directly associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infections.
B. Osteoporosis is a bone-related condition and is not directly related to the risk of urinary tract infections.

C. Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of urinary tract infections due to elevated glucose levels in the urine, which provide a favorable environment for bacterial growth.
D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not directly associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infections.

A. Atrial flutter B. Ventricular tachycardia C. Atrial fibrillation D. Sinus tachycardia

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Atrial flutter is characterized by a regular rhythm with rapid atrial contractions (flutter waves) that have a sawtooth appearance on the ECG tracing.
B. Ventricular tachycardia typically presents with a wide QRS complex and is often associated with hemodynamic instability.
C. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by irregularly irregular rhythm with no distinct P waves and irregular ventricular response.
D. Sinus tachycardia is characterized by a regular rhythm with a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute originating from the sinus node.

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