A patient on renal dialysis in the ICU begins to develop worsening dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, cough, apprehension, and pain. Moreover, the nurse observes that his right leg is swelling significantly
Which diagnostic study would be most appropriate for confirming a diagnosis of pulmonary embolus?
A) Computed tomography (CT) angiogram
B) Thoracentesis
C) Ventilation-perfusion scan
D) Arterial blood gas test
C
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The nurse instructs the patient to perform which maneuver while the nurse vibrates the patient's chest?
A) Valsalva maneuver B) Prolonged pursed-lip exhalation C) Quick deep breaths D) Shallow exhalations
What best explains the reason for the increased incidence of hypoglycemia in the infant with intrauterine growth restriction?
a. Cold stress c. Exposure at birth b. Depleted nutrient stores d. Large body surface area
A nurse is assigned to care for four clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first on the shift assessment?
A. A client admitted with pneumonia with a fever of 100° F and some diaphoresis B. A client with congestive heart failure with clear lung sounds on the previous shift C. A client with new-onset of shortness of breath (SOB) and a history of pulmonary edema D. A client undergoing long-term corticosteroid therapy with mild bruising on the anterior surfaces of the arms
It is important for the nurse giving a vaccine to know whether the patient has an allergy to eggs and feathers for which of the following reasons?
A. many biologic agents come from chick embryos B. viruses are found in all eggs C. chicken egg cells are close to human cells D. there is clotted blood in egg cells