A nurse educates a patient about digestion. The nurse explains to the patient that digestive enzymes are released from which of the following organs? Select all that apply
1. Small intestine
2. Liver
3. Pancreas
4. Esophagus
5. Gallbladder
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5
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Gregory is a 46-year-old African-American male who is admitted to the ICU with abdominal hemorrhage following a MVA. His skin color is yellowish-brown. The nurse notes this as
A) jaundice. B) pallor. C) cyanosis. D) erythema.
A 58-year-old client has been admitted to CCU with a myocardial infarction. The client suddenly goes into cardiac arrest and team members rush into the room. What type of nurse leadership style would be best in this situation?
1. Autocratic 2. Democratic 3. Laissez-faire 4. Bureaucratic
A nurse is assisting a client in performing prescribed range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. What is the main reason that ROM exercises are performed?
A) To maintain joint mobility and flexibility in active clients B) To stretch muscles before performing more strenuous activities C) To promote cardiorespiratory function and reduce body fat D) To test a client's ability to weight bear
The patient with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) asks why he is making more WBCs when he already has so many. Which statement clarifies the underlying pathophysiology related to the patient's white blood cells (WBCs)?
a. "The large number of leukemic white cells that you already have are not as effective as normal white cells." b. "The large number of leukemic white cells that you already have protect against infection." c. "The large number of leukemic white cells that you already have attempt to take over the functions of RBCs. d. "The large number of leukemic white cells that you already have are produced by the lymphatic system."