A patient with a history of muscular dystrophy is in the immediate postanesthesia period and begins to experience muscle rigidity, hypercarbia, tachycardia, sweating, and labile blood pressure. What vital sign should the nurse assess first?
A) Temperature
B) Apical pulse
C) Respiratory rate
D) Pulse pressure
A
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The parent of a child with hypopituitarism asks why this condition occurs. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "Infection in the brain is the most common cause." B. "It's usually a brain tumor near the pituitary gland." C. "There are many possible causes, and often we don't know." D. "Usually this is due to damage to the brain from trauma."
A patient tells the nurse that both his parents are alcoholics, and he wonders about the likelihood of becoming an alcoholic as well. How should the nurse respond?
1. "There are studies that support a genetic link for developing alcoholism.". 2. "Why are you concerned about becoming an alcoholic?" 3. "You will likely become an alcoholic.". 4. "Don't worry about that.".
The nurse is working with a group of parents who have children with chronic conditions. Which statement by a parent would indicate a risk for a caregiver burden that could become overwhelming?
1. "My mother moved in and helped us take our quadruplets home." 2. "Our health insurance sent us a rejection letter for my child's brand-name medication, and we must fill out forms to get the generic." 3. "I chose to quit my job to be home with my child, and my husband helps in the evening when he can." 4. "I have to care for my child day and night, which leaves little time for me."
The test that can be used to assess whether the assumption of sphericity has been violated in a RM-ANOVA is:
a. Box M b. Greenhouse-Geisser c. Huynh-Feldt d. Mauchly