A patient with pernicious anemia
A) may need a demand pacemaker.
B) is unable to absorb vitamin B12.
C) has cancer of the bloodstream.
D) is at high risk for brain attack.
B
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Which route for ETT placement is used in an emergency?
a. Orotracheal c. Nasopharyngeal b. Nasotracheal d. Trachea
A patient is diagnosed with rupture of an aortic aneurysm and surgery is imminent. What interventions would the nurse anticipate prior to surgery?
1. Starting intravenous lines for fluid resuscitation 2. Administration of blood 3. Administration of IV narcotic for pain 4. Preparation for endotracheal intubation 5. Administration of anticoagulants to prevent clots in the prosthesis
GERD may result in esophageal erosion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The nurse is teaching a prenatal class for mothers with a past history of drug abuse. Which fact about the use of drugs with a breast-feeding infant would the nurse need to emphasize?
1. The infant might experience withdrawal symptoms and test positive for the drug for several hours following exposure. 2. The infant will not experience withdrawal symptoms and will not test positive for the drug following exposure. 3. The infant might experience withdrawal symptoms and test positive for the drug for several days following exposure. 4. The infant might experience withdrawal symptoms and test positive for the drug for several weeks to months following exposure.