The nurse explains that when oxygen is directed out of the arteries and into the capillaries, this process is:
1. active transport.
2. diffusion.
3. filtration.
4. osmosis.
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Diffusion is the movement from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentra-tion.
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In which settings is the nurse most likely to work with parents experiencing shock and disbelief related to the sudden onset of a life-threatening illness for their child? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Emergency departments 2. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 3. Operating room 4. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 5. Pediatric cancer clinics
A nurse is taking care of a patient in the ICU who has been on opioids for an extended period of time. The nurse understands that the child has to slowly wean from the medication over a period of time
While weaning, the nurse will observe the child for symptoms of too rapid withdrawal, including: 1. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. 2. Bradycardia and pallor. 3. Decreased blood pressure and drowsiness. 4. Voracious appetite and hypotonicity.
The way a person communicates with another is an example of:
1. Language 2. Ethnicity 3. Race 4. Culture
The purpose of the toe pleat is to prevent ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).