Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Kardex

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Kardex isn't the primary basis of endorsement (C); it supports, but verbal/written reports lead, per practice. It provides info (A), aids shift reports (B), and lists allergies (D) all true. C's 'primary' overstates, making it untrue.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Highest temperature occurs late day, 8 P.M.-midnight (A), per circadian rhythm. Lowest is early morning, not noon (B). Thyroxin increases temperature (C), elderly risk hypothermia, not hyperthermia (D). A aligns with biology, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pain lasting over a week, as in Mr. Gary's case, is chronic (B), per pain classification beyond 3-6 months typically, but over a week shifts from acute. Acute pain (A) is short-term, referred pain (C) radiates to another site, phantom pain (D) is post-amputation. Chronic fits prolonged duration, likely worsened by alcoholism's effects (e.g., neuropathy), making B the correct expectation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Mottling is discoloration from lost circulation (A), per dying process patchy, often lower limbs, pre-death. Purplish post-death (B) is livor mortis, bluish fingertips (C) cyanosis not mottling's full scope. A best describes its circulatory basis, distinct from post-mortem changes, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Curing the client's disease (C) isn't a goal in dying care focus is comfort, per palliative principles. Dignity (A), peace (B), and family support (D) align with end-of-life care. C contradicts terminal focus, making it the correct non-goal.