When taking a patient's temperature, a nurse understands that regardless of what route is used, the normal core temperature range is
1. 96.2°F to 99.4°F.
2. 97°F to 99.6°F.
3. 97°F to 100.2°F.
4. 98.6°F to 99.2°F.
ANS: 2
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A. Tachycardia. B. Euphoria. C. Respiratory depression. D. Nausea and vomiting.
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A) "Less than 190/88 mmHg." B) "Less than 150/90 mmHg." C) "Less than 140/88 mmHg." D) "Less than 130/90 mmHg."
A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty
removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus? a. Guaifenesin (Humibid) b. Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) c. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) d. Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)