A patient presents at the walk-in clinic in extreme fear. The nurse knows that phobia rarely occurs unless that patient
A) Thinks about the feared object or situation
B) Talks about the feared object or situation
C) Realizes that the fear is not rational
D) Comes in contact with the feared object or situation
D
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A. Abnormal findings signaling complications B. Flapping of the AV valve during circulation C. Small blood clots blocking some blood flow D. Turbulent blood flow through the fistula
Myasthenia gravis affects individuals in which of the following categories?
a. young adults c. men>women b. women>men d. individuals<50
The nurse is caring for a client with septic shock and MODS. The client's family member tearfully tells the nurse, "The doctor said my mother's organs are shutting down. How did that happen?" Which of the following is the best response?
1. "Deprivation of oxygen during shock causes organs to fail to function properly.". 2. "The infection attacks and destroys each organ, causing them to fail.". 3. "Fever damages the brain, which controls all organs.". 4. "The stress of illness has overwhelmed your loved one.".
Which is an appropriate nursing intervention when using an alternate site for taking blood pressure (BP)?
A) Do not use the same site continuously throughout the client's care. B) Document the site where BP values were measured. C) Place the client in semi-Fowler's position. D) Measure the respiratory rate along with the BP.