Mr. Paris is being evaluated for a myocardial infarction (MI). What laboratory values would you not expect to see?
a. Increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
b. Increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
c. Increased lactate dehydrogenase
d. Increased serum protein
D
Serum protein would be unchanged by the cellular damage of MI. Responses A, B, and C all could be elevated in acute MI.
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A) Heat stroke B) Diarrhea C) Urinary frequency D) Hypotension
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned from a humanitarian trip to Central America. The patient is jaundiced and is diagnosed with hepatitis A. The patient is the parent of three school-age children
Which statement by the patient is a priority for follow-up? 1. "I need to get home to take care of my children.". 2. "We cared for several very ill people on our trip.". 3. "I plan to get a lot of rest in the next few days.". 4. "I am likely to recover fully eventually.".
Which statement best describes personal self-care by the nurse?
A) Personal self-care can provide the most effective protection from distress. B) Personal self-care is ineffective in the face of relentless stressors. C) Personal self-care is all but impossible to be accomplished in the modern work setting. D) Personal self-care can be an effective adjunctive treatment if work redesign is first implemented.
When transferring the person, you should use good body mechanics. This includes which of the following?
a. Stand with good posture b. Face the person's back c. Bend your back, not your legs d. Use your arms to do the work