The nurse is caring for an elderly patient who complains constantly of being cold. This situation is secondary to thinning of what layer of the skin?
A) Epidermis
B) Papillary dermis
C) Reticular dermis
D) Hypodermis
D
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The nurse is caring for a patient in cardiogenic shock who is being treated with an intraaortic balloon pump (IABP). The family inquires about the primary reason for the device. What is the best statement by the nurse to explain the IABP?
a. "The action of the machine will improve blood supply to the damaged heart." b. "The machine will beat for the damaged heart with every beat until it heals." c. "The machine will help cleanse the blood of impurities that might damage the heart." d. "The machine will remain in place until the patient is ready for a heart transplant."
While reviewing antibodies, the nurse states, "Antibodies are also known as _______." (Select all that apply.)
a. mast cells b. T cells c. polymorphonuclear cells d. gamma globulins e. immunoglobulins
Treatment of PMDD that affects all or most of the symptoms includes:
1. Tryptophan up to 6 g/d 2. Vitamin E 200-400 mg/d 3. Evening primrose oil 500 mg/d 4. Fluoxetine 20 mg/d
A patient who has just been admitted with pulmonary edema is scheduled to receive the following medications. Which medication should the nurse question before giving?
a. Furosemide (Lasix) 60 mg b. Captopril (Capoten) 25 mg c. Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg d. Carvedilol (Coreg) 3.125 mg