If the patient begins to vomit after surgery, you should
A) immediately get the nurse.
B) offer the patient a glass of water.
C) turn the patient's head to the side.
D) quickly turn the patient on her abdomen.
C
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A) extradural artery. B) basilar artery. C) cerebral veins. D) vertebral artery.
When describing the thyroid gland, the nursing instructor would include which hormones as being secreted by the thyroid gland? Select all that apply
A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone C) Thyroxine D) Prolactin E) Tri-iodothyronine
When using stratified random sampling, the researcher is able to
a. achieve greater control over subject selection. b. avoid discussion of the effects of extraneous variables. c. lower the costs associated with sampling. d. use a smaller sample size.
The patient with heart failure is restless with a temperature of 102.2° F (39° C). Which action will the nurse take?
a. Place the patient on oxygen. b. Encourage the patient to cough. c. Restrict the patient's fluid intake. d. Increase the patient's metabolic rate.