Look up basic information for ultra sound tests and explain what the following tests will reveal:
Ultrasound of the liver: uses high-frequency sound waves to examine for tumors, abscesses, cysts, or organ enlargement.
Ultrasound of the kidneys: basically the same as with the liver; uses high-frequency sound waves to examine for tumors, abscesses, cysts, or organ enlargement; will also detect stones.
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A) Know signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension and how to prevent it. B) Weigh in the morning on alternating days. C) Measure everything you drink. D) Identify heart failure as an acute disease.
Which patient would be most at risk for constipation?
a. Patient taking antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection b. Patient taking hormones for postmenopausal symptoms c. Patient iron supplements for anemia d. Patient taking nonsteroidal inhalants for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
The nurse is assigning support personnel to assist the families of clients who have died in dealing with the stress related to the loss of their family member
Which family would the nurse screen as at greatest risk for complicated grief? The family of a client who: A) Died after developing diabetes-induced renal failure. B) Died after a long battle against cancer. C) Died from chronic heart disease. D) Was killed in the robbery of a bank.
____________________ is the stage of the grieving process in which the patient becomes irritable with others.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).