A condition in which a patient experiences bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an increase of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood is known as _________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
cyanosis
Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an increase of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood.
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A) Cholinergic B) Dopaminergic C) GABA-ergic D) Serotonergic
Which instruction does the nurse give to the client before he or she has electromyography (EMG)?
a. "Make sure that you have someone to drive you home after the test." b. "Do not eat or drink anything for at least 6 hours before the test." c. "You will have to avoid heavy lifting for 24 hours following the test." d. "Do not take your cyclobenzaprine (Flex-eril) on the 2 days before the test."
Active care management is often necessary in order to maintain wellness among older adults. Which of these older adults is most likely to require care management?
A) A 90-year-old man who lives alone and has no living family members B) A 77-year-old woman who enjoyed good health until she suffered a severe stroke 3 days earlier C) An 81-year-old resident of a nursing home whose Alzheimer disease is progressing rapidly D) A 90-year-old man who has recently been transferred from an assisted living facility to an acute care setting
The idealized influence factor is measured on the following components:
a. Attributional and behavioral components b. Charisma and inspirational components c. Intellectual stimulation and individualized consideration components d. Positive self-regard and encouraging-the-heart components