To begin a literature review, what initial sources would you use to locate information on your topic of interest?
a. Online search engines, journal archives in the local library, and recommendations from your supervisor or professor
b. Journal articles by nationally recognized researchers, health sciences publication indexes, and online search engines
c. Health sciences publication indexes, government and university literature databases, academic and hospital library resources
d. Textbooks, government and university literature databases, and online medical sites
c. Health sciences publication indexes, government and university literature databases, academic and hospital library resources
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A) The patient will experience a decline in neurological function. B) The patient will experience visual disturbances and unpleasant hallucinations. C) The patient will not experience the usual physiological effects of opioids. D) The patient will experience a sudden onset of nausea and vomiting.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose after a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following would be important for the nurse to include when planning for this patient's nutritional needs?
1. limit protein intake to encourage the body to utilize circulating blood glucose 2. ensure adequate protein intake to maintain a positive nitrogen balance 3. plan to implement hyperalimentation as soon as possible 4. provide adequate calories in the form of carbohydrates and fats
Which choice best represents effective primary prevention?
A. Attending a free community screening B. Engaging in breast self-exam (women) or testicular self-exam (men) C. Following up on any positive screening test D. Immunization according to the recommended schedule
The nurse is caring for a 3-year old child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction?
A. Blood pressure trend is downward and pulse is rapid and irregular. B. Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched. C. Pulse distal to the femoral artery is weaker on the left foot than right foot. D. The pressure dressing at right femoral area is moist and oozing blood.