The nurse is alert for the symptoms of atelectasis, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Grunting
b. Intercostal retractions
c. Vomiting
d. Sweating
e. Mottled skin
A, B, E
The signs of atelectasis include irregular and rapid respirations, grunting, retractions, cyanosis, and mottled skin.
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The nurse is providing care to homeless teens at an outreach clinic. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to understand?
1. Teens who are homeless are most likely to have unprotected sex. 2. Teens who are homeless will seek help when needed. 3. Teens who are homeless will not be fearful of authority figures. 4. Teens who are homeless will get a job and somewhere to live.
Interpersonal communication that recognizes an individual's human characteristics and addresses the health care issue with dignity and respect is called:
a. dehumanizing. b. humanizing. c. persuasion. d. bargaining.
A client is to receive a heparin drip at 800 units per hour. The medication is mixed heparin 20,000 units in 500 mL of D5W. At what rate should the nurse set the volumetric pump?
What will be an ideal response?
The large intestine is also known as the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).