A patient in the ICU presents with a fever, headache, malaise, and myalgia. The nurse suspects that the patient has a SARS infection. Which other finding or findings would tend to confirm this suspicion? Select all that apply
A) Mucus-producing cough
B) Dyspnea
C) Positive for human cytomegalovirus
D) Lymphopenia
B, D
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Mr. A, aged 89, is displaying a furrowed tongue, dry lips, and a thready pulse of 105, causing the care team to strongly suspect that he is dehydrated. Which of the following principles provides the best guide for managing Mr. A's immediate care?
A) Older adults cannot tolerate a rapid intake of oral fluids. B) Older adults are more able to tolerate dehydration than younger people, owing to their lower volume of intracellular fluid. C) Fluids should be replaced intravenously rather than orally in older adults. D) Most older adults require between 2 and 3 L of fluid daily.
While performing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse observes an elevated blue-black lesion on the patient's ear. The nurse knows that this is indicative of what type of skin cancer?
A) Basal cell carcinoma B) Squamous cell carcinoma C) Dermatofibroma D) Malignant melanoma
A nurse researcher who is considering whether to use a qualitative research design should be aware that the focus of qualitative research is what?
a. Measuring one or more human characteristics b. Controlling variables that interfere with the phenomenon being studied c. Viewing human beings as composites of many body systems d. Studying human experiences that occur within a person's natural setting
While palpating the fontanels of a 1-month-old infant, the nurse finds the posterior fontanel to be 2 to 3 cm. The nurse is aware that this finding occurs with which of the following conditions or disorders?
a. diabetes c. cerebral palsy b. premature birth d. congenital hypothyroidism