Which two body systems function to regulate and control body activities?
a. Cardiovascular and urinary
b. Lymphatic and respiratory
c. Reproductive and gastrointestinal
d. Nervous and endocrine
Ans: d
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1. Report the findings to the physician. 2. Check the client again in 15 minutes. 3. Stop the transfusion. 4. Increase the flow rate of the transfusion.
At the conclusion of a surgical procedure, it has been determined that one sponge is missing. Which of the following should be done to ensure the sponge has not accidentally been left inside the patient's wound?
1. Pass the radiofrequency wand over the patient's wound to check if the sponge is in the patient. 2. Ask the circulating nurse to return the removed items back into the operating room and conduct the sponge count again. 3. Conduct the count again after the patient has been transported to the postanesthesia care unit. 4. Ask housekeeping personnel to look for the missing sponge while preparing the surgical suite for the next procedure.