A 66-year-old man underwent a successful partial gastrectomy for the treatment of stomach cancer 3 years ago. The man had a scheduled follow-up appointment with his primary caregiver and had blood work completed
The results of the man's blood work indicated anemia. The nurse who is contributing to the patient's care should recognize that this patient's anemia may be attributable to what factor?
A) A recurrence of the man's cancer
B) Paralytic ileus
C) Infection
D) Decreased vitamin B12 absorption
D
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The physician prescribes propranolol for a patient with a blood pressure reading of 200/106 . An electrocardiogram taken shortly afterward shows an AV block. The nurse should immediately report this finding for which reason?
a. Lowering the blood pressure will require a least two different drugs. b. Beta blockers can intensify an AV block. c. There could be some reflex tachycardia associated with this agent. d. The drug may cause a cough, which might further disrupt the cardiac rhythm.
Which assessment finding is of most concern for a 46-year-old woman with acute pancreatitis?
a. Absent bowel sounds b. Abdominal tenderness c. Left upper quadrant pain d. Palpable abdominal mass
Muscle stiffness, pill-rolling activity, and bradykinesia are symptoms most likely associated with which disorder?
1. Parkinson's disease 2. Multiple sclerosis 3. Alzheimer's disease 4. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
The large group of persons about whom the researcher hopes to gain an understanding or knowledge refers to
A) population B) sample C) cohort D) control group