Signs of increased intracranial pressure for which you would assess are
A) increased temperature, decreased respiratory rate.
B) numbness of fingers, decreased temperature.
C) increased pulse rate, decreased blood pressure.
D) decreased level of consciousness, increased respiratory rate.
A
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A patient presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of intermittent chest pain on exertion, which is eventually attributed to angina. The nurse should inform the patient that angina is most often attributable to what cause?
A) Decreased cardiac output B) Decreased cardiac contractility C) Infarction of the myocardium D) Coronary arteriosclerosis
Zinacef 750 mg IV q 8h is ordered. This would be what type intravenous infusion?
A. replacement B. KVO C. therapeutic D. maintenance
The nurse is providing a complete bed bath to a patient using a commercial bath cleansing pack (bag bath). What should the nurse do?
a. Rinse thoroughly. b. Allow the skin to air-dry. c. Do not use a bath towel. d. Dry the skin with a towel.
An effective way of evaluating learning provided by crisis intervention therapy is to:
1. Ask what the client would do if a similar situation occurred 2. Discuss perceived need for further therapy 3. Ask whether the client thinks past mistakes will be repeated 4. Determine whether the client thinks medication would be helpful