A 13-year-old is being admitted to the emergency department after falling from a roof. The patient has sustained blunt abdominal injuries
What is the most effective diagnostic test to assess for internal injury in the peritoneum of a patient who has a fall?
A) Radiograph
B) Computed tomography (CT) scan
C) Complete blood count
D) Barium swallow
B
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a. beginning of one contraction to the end of the next b. beginning of the one contraction to the beginning of the next c. end of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction d. peak of one contraction to the peak of the next
What statement indicates that the client understands teaching about neutropenia?
a. "I need to use a soft toothbrush." b. "I have to wear a mask at all times." c. "My grandchildren may get an infection from me." d. "I will call my doctor if I have an increase in temperature."
Mr. S is being treated for renal calculi. The first priority for teaching self-care to this client is to:
1. Increase fluid intake 2. Limit calcium and phosphorus intake 3. Restrict all protein from meat, fish, and poultry sources 4. Restrict high-purine foods, such as anchovies and liver
The nurse working in the emergency department is receiving report. Out of the following group of clients, which would the nurse be concerned about developing hypovolemic shock?
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