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5. A nurse is writing a care plan for a patient admitted to the emergency department (ED) with an open fracture. The nurse will assign priority to what nursing diagnosis for a patient with an open fracture of the radius? A) Risk for Infection B) Risk for Ineffective Role Performance C) Risk for Perioperative Positioning Injury D) Risk for Powerlessness - Risk for Infection A 20 year-old is brought in by ambulance to the emergency department after being involved in a motorcycle accid...

A brain (Btype) natriuretic peptide (BNP) sample has been drawn from an older adult patient who has been experienced vital fatigue and shortness of breath. This test will allow the care team to investigate the possibility of what diagnosis? Pleurisy Heart failure Valve dysfunction Cardiomyopathy - Pleurisy Heart failure***** Valve dysfunction Cardiomyopathy Feedback: The level of BNP in the blood increases as the ventricular walls expand from increased pressure, making it a helpful...

abdominal cavity - Contains stomach, small intestines, spleen, and liver, and gallbladder abdominopelvic cavity - contains both the abdominal and pelvic cavities Anabolism - constructive chemical processes that use food to build the complex material of the body anatomical position - To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward Anatomy - study of the shape and structure of an organisms body and relationship of one body part to another Anterior (ventral) -...

Alzheimer's disease - progressive disease with degeneration of nerve endings in the cortex of the brain arachnoid mater - weblike middle membrane of meninges associative neuron - carries messages from sensory neuron to motor neuron; also called interneuron autonomic nervous system - collection of nerves, ganglia, and plexuses through which visceral organs, heart, blood vessels, glands, and smooth (involuntary) muscles receive stimulation axons - nerve cell structure that carries imp...

_______ _________________ _______ showed that bacteria caused brucellosis; could be ingested via cow's milk (1925); advocated for pasteurization of dairy products in US (1930). - Alice Catherine Evans ________ _____________ () performed an experiment similar to Spallanzani's, he boiled infusions long enough to kill everything; instead of sealing the flasks, he bent their necks into an S-shape, which allowed air to enter while preventing the introduction of dust and microbes into the...

. If a client develops cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure), the nurse would expect to observe 1. increasing respiratory difficulty seen with exertion. 2. cough productive of a large amount of thick, yellow mucus. 3. peripheral edema and anorexia. 4. twitching of extremities. - 3 . The nursing team includes two RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing assistant. The nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the nursing assistant is assigned to care for 1. a client with Alzheime...

____ is known as pre-invasive neoplasms that are localized to the epithelium and have NOT penetrated the local basement membrane or invaded the surrounding stroma. A. Benign tumor B. Apoptosis C. Carcinoma in situ D. Adenocarcinoma - Answer: C "Carcinoma in situ (CIS) refers to preinvasive epithelial tumors of glandular or squamous cell origin...These early stage cancers are localized to the epithelium and have not penetrated the local basement membrane or invaded the surround strom...

A 25-year-old primigravida patient is in the first stage of labor. She and her husband have been holding hands and breathing together through each contraction. Suddenly, the patient pushes her husband's hand away and shouts, "Don't touch me?" This behavior is most likely: A: a sign of abnormal labor progress B: an indication that she needs analgesia C: normal and related to hyperventilation D: common during the transition phase of labor - D: common during the transition phase of ...

Lowdermilk, ch 13 In-class activity

Nutrition Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-The science of how foods affects the human body to promote health and prevent disease 6 Major Classes of Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Water Vitamins Minerals Protein Fats/Lipids Carbs The Energy Macronutrients & recommended AMDR intake - CORRECT ANSWERProtein 10-35% Fat 20-35% Carbs 45-65% What a healthful diet contain - CORRECT ANSWER-Adequate energy intake Variety Fiber Adequate hydration Moderate amounts of treats (sweets, fats, salty foods...