When an electronic thermometer is used, the portion called the ____________________ is inserted into the patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
probe
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A) Tea tree oil B) Gingko biloba C) Valerian root D) Fever few E) Garlic
A nurse is providing moderate sedation for a patient having a diagnostic endoscopy. Which actions should the nurse anticipate?
1. Bolus of a sedative 2. Using a drug with rapid onset 3. Titration of pain medication 4. Use of a combination of drugs in a single IV line 5. Monitor a slow continuous dose of medication
What are the basic elements implied in the concept of autonomy? Select all that apply
a. The autonomous person is respected. b. The autonomous person does not have to possess the capacity to decide on a plan of action. c. The autonomous person must be able to determine goals. d. The autonomous person has the freedom to act upon the choices. e. The autonomous person never questions the plan of care.
Health history data obtained from a woman who is interested in oral contraceptives are listed below. Which data would indicate that this woman should not take oral contraceptives?
a. Smoked cigarettes for 8 years; quit 10 years ago b. Both parents died of strokes in their seventies c. Has asthma that is treated with bronchodilators d. Had thrombophlebitis after abdominal surgery