During an assessment, the APP notices that a patient’s left…
During an assessment, the APP notices that a patient’s left arm is swollen from the shoulder down to the fingers, with non pitting edema. The right arm is normal. The patient had a left-sided mastectomy 1 year ago. The APP explains the diagnosis of which problem?
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While auscultating heart sounds on a 7-year-old child for a routine physical, the APRN hears a midsystolic grade 2 musical murmur at the left midsternal border, which becomes louder as the child lies down. Which of these would be a correct interpretation of these findings?
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An astute APRN (advanced practice registered nurse) knows that sensitive and careful inquiry are necessary when discussing anxiety with a patient in order to mitigate the stigma surrounding treatment for mental health. Which of the following phrases should the APRN use with the patient to reduce feelings of stigma?
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