A patient is in the Emergency Department with heat stroke. What finding does the healthcare provider associate with this condition?
a. Core temperatures usually reaching approximately 39.5?C (103.1?F)
b. Absence of sweating despite a high core temperature
c. A rapidly decreasing core temperature as heat loss from the evaporation of sweat ceases
d. Symptoms caused by the loss of sodium and prolonged sweating
Ans: b. Absence of sweating despite a high core temperature
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What will the nurse suggest? a. She should discard the inert pills and start a new pack during the honeymoon. b. She should discontinue the oral contra-ceptives and use an alternative form of birth control. c. She should discuss a prescription for an extended-cycle product with her provider. d. She should discuss DMPA (De-po-Provera) injections in addition to the OC with her provider.
A woman describes a history of physical and emotional abuse in intimate relationships. Which additional factor should a nurse suspect?
A. The woman may be exhibiting a controlled response pattern. B. The woman may have a history of childhood neglect. C. The woman may be exhibiting codependent characteristics. D. The woman might be a victim of incest.
A patient begins taking nitroglycerin for acute angina attacks and comes to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. The patient reports the development of a headache when taking a nitroglycerin tablet. What information should the nurse provide?
a. Headache is common because of the vasodilatory effects of the medication. b. Headache means that the levels of the nitroglycerin are effective. c. Headache could mean the dose is too high, causing vasodilation. d. Headache is an atypical symptom, but blood pressure should be checked.
After educating a group of students on sexual maturation, the instructor determines that the education was successful when the students identify which of the following as referring to the anatomic and physiologic state of being male or female?
A) Biosexual identity B) Gender identity C) Sex role identity D) Sexual orientation