Transient mottling of the patient's skin in a cool room is a common finding in:
a. menopausal women.
b. newborn infants.
c. pregnant women.
d. sedentary adults.
B
Cutis marmorata, a mottled appearance, is part of the newborn's response to changes in temper-ature.
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1. Headache 2. Dizziness 3. Renal toxicity 4. Hepatotoxicity 5. Gastrointestinal disturbances
The nurse is trying to take a history from a cooperative but fearful older person with mild dementia. Which of the following would be the most therapeutic strategy to use for this interaction?
a. sit calmly in a chair next to the person and ask questions in a non-threatening manner b. ask loud, direct questions c. have the person write down the information on the chart d. ask the family member instead of the person
The Institute of Medicine report, Keeping Patients Safe, recommends supporting nursing by ____
a. Ensuring appropriate work hours b. Demonstrating authoritarian behaviors c. Mandating nurses to meet patient needs d. Providing a safe and efficient workspace
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a. hypotonic c. hypertonic b. isotonic d. equitonic