Anesthesia ____________________ body temperature, so the postoperative patient must be kept warm.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
lowers
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The school nurse reports that Marie has been troublesome beforeâ€"skipping school, bullying, and smoking on school grounds on several occasions. Of the following, which diagnosis is most likely? A. Bipolar depression B. Paranoid schizophrenia C. Conduct disorder D. Dysthymic disorder
A client has returned to the nursing unit after having a cervical fusion from the anterior approach. What piece of equipment does the nurse ensure is at the bedside?
a. A patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump b. Emergency tracheostomy set c. Humidified oxygen d. Suction setup and rigid suction catheter
Which statement made by the client taking pentoxifylline for peripheral arterial disease indicates a need for clarification regarding the treatment regimen?
A. "I stopped drinking coffee and tea." B. "I wear cotton socks underneath my wool socks to prevent itching." C. "I stopped taking the medication after 2 weeks because my pain did not im-prove." D. "I use a magnifying mirror to check the soles of my feet and toes for sores or blisters."
Penicillin is considered a:
a. cold herb. b. cold medicine. c. hot medicine. d. lukewarm oil.