One hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? A. Assess the oxygen saturation level B. Administer pain medication as ordered C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient D. Assess for bladder dist...
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The nurse teaches a 28-year-old man newly diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications to reduce his blood pressure. Which statement by the patient requires an intervention by the nurse? A "I will avoid adding salt to my food during or after cooking." B "If I lose weight, I migh...
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Add to cartThe nurse teaches a 28-year-old man newly diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications to reduce his blood pressure. Which statement by the patient requires an intervention by the nurse? A "I will avoid adding salt to my food during or after cooking." B "If I lose weight, I migh...
The nurse obtains a health history from a 65-year-old patient with a prosthetic mitral valve who has symptoms of infective endocarditis (IE). Which question by the nurse is most appropriate? a. "Do you have a history of a heart attack?" b. "Is there a family history of endocarditis?" c. "H...
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Add to cartThe nurse obtains a health history from a 65-year-old patient with a prosthetic mitral valve who has symptoms of infective endocarditis (IE). Which question by the nurse is most appropriate? a. "Do you have a history of a heart attack?" b. "Is there a family history of endocarditis?" c. "H...
Diabetes Mellitus - -- is a chronic multisystem disease characterized by hyperglycemia related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization, or both. - is a serious health problem throughout the world, and its prevalence is rapidly increasing. - Seventh leading cause of death ...
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Add to cartDiabetes Mellitus - -- is a chronic multisystem disease characterized by hyperglycemia related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization, or both. - is a serious health problem throughout the world, and its prevalence is rapidly increasing. - Seventh leading cause of death ...
Diabetes Mellitus - -- is a chronic multisystem disease characterized by hyperglycemia related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization, or both. - is a serious health problem throughout the world, and its prevalence is rapidly increasing. - Seventh leading cause of death ...
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Add to cartDiabetes Mellitus - -- is a chronic multisystem disease characterized by hyperglycemia related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization, or both. - is a serious health problem throughout the world, and its prevalence is rapidly increasing. - Seventh leading cause of death ...
A patient in severe respiratory distress is admitted to the medical unit at the hospital. During the admission assessment of the patient, what should the nurse do? a. Perform a comprehensive health history with the patient to determine the extent of prior respiratory problems. b. Complete a fu...
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Add to cartA patient in severe respiratory distress is admitted to the medical unit at the hospital. During the admission assessment of the patient, what should the nurse do? a. Perform a comprehensive health history with the patient to determine the extent of prior respiratory problems. b. Complete a fu...
A patient in severe respiratory distress is admitted to the medical unit at the hospital. During the admission assessment of the patient, what should the nurse do? a. Perform a comprehensive health history with the patient to determine the extent of prior respiratory problems. b. Complete a fu...
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Add to cartA patient in severe respiratory distress is admitted to the medical unit at the hospital. During the admission assessment of the patient, what should the nurse do? a. Perform a comprehensive health history with the patient to determine the extent of prior respiratory problems. b. Complete a fu...
On initial assessment the patient is found to be quiet interested in asking questions about the nurse, evades personal questions, and is often silent while making no eye contact. These characteristics are more likely to be found in which behavior: 1 Withdrawn 2 Manipulative 3 Dependent 4 Hostil...
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Add to cartOn initial assessment the patient is found to be quiet interested in asking questions about the nurse, evades personal questions, and is often silent while making no eye contact. These characteristics are more likely to be found in which behavior: 1 Withdrawn 2 Manipulative 3 Dependent 4 Hostil...
Multiple Sclerosis - -This is the disseminated demyelination of the nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord -Chronic Progressive Degenerative nervous system - -Characteristics of multiple sclerosis -Females 30-50 year old - -Multiple sclerosis has a higher incidence rate in this demograph...
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Add to cartMultiple Sclerosis - -This is the disseminated demyelination of the nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord -Chronic Progressive Degenerative nervous system - -Characteristics of multiple sclerosis -Females 30-50 year old - -Multiple sclerosis has a higher incidence rate in this demograph...
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