Which organ can help the body compensate in the event of a massive hemorrhagic episode by contracting and adding blood to the circulating volume?
a. Spleen
b. Liver
c. Pancreas
d. Bone marrow
A
The spleen has the ability to contract and add blood to the circulating volume in the event of massive hemorrhage.
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a. 30 seconds in each quadrant c. 3 minutes b. 1 minute d. 5 minutes
A patient receiving palliative care is treated with large doses of narcotic analgesics to control pain. To minimize side effects of this medication the nurse should ensure that there is a prn prescription for which type of medication?
a. Antiemetic b. Stool softener c. Bronchodilator d. Nonopioid analgesic
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A) Develop the concepts of holism and integration B) Become a more spiritual being for other people C) Develop a philosophical base for clearer thinking D) Strive toward unity with the higher power
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a. Instruct the client to keep the leg elevated. b. Measure the calf circumference and compare the measurement with the right calf circumference measurement. c. Apply ice to the calf after a 10-minute massage of the area. d. Document assessment findings as an expected response with estrogen therapy.