What is the cause of most aneurysms of the abdominal aorta?
A. Inflammation of the aortic wall
B. Marked arteriosclerosis of the aorta
C. Cystic degeneration of the aortic wall of unknown etiology
D. Excessive cigarette smoking
B
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Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. "The recommendation for a newborn is 16 to 18 hours of sleep per day." 2. "Your newborn is sleeping too much." 3. "Do not allow your newborn to nap as often." 4. "I would recommend putting your baby to sleep later in the evening."
Prepare 2,000 mL of a 1:1,000 solution of Zephiran. The amount of water that should be added to the Zephiran is ______________
a. 2 mL b. 1998 mL c. 2000 mL d. 800 mL
A parent says to the nurse, "I think my son is showing signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder, just like my father." Which risk factors in the client's medical history would support this diagnosis?
Select all that apply. A) Lives with parents B) Male gender C) Unemployed D) History of chronic illnesses E) Family history
When caring for a client who has been digitalized for his heart failure, the nurse observes that the client is experiencing bradycardia
Which of the following would the nurse expect the primary health care provider to prescribe for the client's bradycardia? A) Atropine B) Cholestyramine C) Furosemide D) Milrinone