One of the unique manifestations of sickle cell disease is __________, a type of pneumonia triggered by decreased hemoglobin and infiltrates in the lungs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Acute chest syndrome
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MC Interventions to prevent constipation in the older adult include
A. Instruct client to use a mild laxative daily. B. Maintain fluid intake of 1000mL/day C. Instruct client to perform physical activity based on his/her ability. D. Encourage 6 small feeding daily to stimulate GI motility and prevent constipation.
Unexpected results are best dealt with in which of the following ways?
a. Included in the final report b. Incorporated into the ongoing study c. Ignored because they are suspect findings d. Interchanged with the dependent variable
When the patient asks what electroretinography is supposed to measure, the nurse responds that:
1. a fluorescein dye is injected by IV and the retina is observed as the dye circulates. 2. electrodes are placed on the scalp, each eye is stimulated, and retinal activity is assessed. 3. a small plunger is used to apply pressure on the sclera while the retinal vessels are evaluated. 4. a contact lens is placed on the eye and exposed to flashes of light to evaluate the retinal response.
What is the most instructive advice a nurse can give a client sensitive to aspirin who is about to purchase an over-the-counter cold remedy?
a. "Don't buy any preparation because they can all be dangerous." b. "Visit your health care provider for a prescription." c. "Read the contents on the label and buy one without aspirin." d. "Any product will do because no cold remedies contain aspirin."