The nurse assesses that the CVA patient is in transition to the rehabilitation phase when:
1. the blood pressure has been within normal limits for 24 hours.
2. the patient makes positive statements about his condition.
3. there are no further neurologic deficits observed.
4. there are successful attempts at independent function.
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When no further deficits are noted and all vital signs have stabilized, the patient is consid-ered to be in the rehabilitation phase. Positive statements and attempts at independence are not sufficient.
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A) Transient ischemia typical of unstable angina B) Lack of permanent damage to myocardial cells C) Myocardial infarction associated with prolonged and complete coronary thrombosis D) Myocardial infarction associated with transient or incomplete artery occlusion
Which of the following refers to an atom that carries an electrical charge?
1. Buffer 2. Electrolyte 3. Ion 4. Milliequivalent
What do researchers need to consider when ensuring the ethical nature of planned research?
a. Applicability and efficacy of the research b. Applicability and ethical standards c. Efficacy and ethical standards d. The participants
When giving an antitussive, the nurse remembers that they are used primarily for what reason?
a. to relieve nasal congestion b. to thin secretions to ease removal of excessive secretions c. to stop the cough reflex when the cough is nonproductive d. to suppress productive and nonproductive coughs