When examining your patient's mouth and throat, you note a grayish membrane over the mucus membranes in the mouth and oropharynx. You hypothesize that this is an indication of which of the following?
a. herpes c. diphtheria
b. tonsillitis d. pharyngitis
C
A grayish membrane can form over the mucous membranes in the mouth and oropharynx in diphtheria.
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The CNO (chief nurse officer) has received numerous complaints by staff regarding their manager. The staff describe behaviors such as not granting requested days off, favoring other staff members, and allowing lateral violence in the department
Which statement by the CNO toward the manager would describe a lack of civility? 1. ?Your behavior is rude and disrespectful toward your staff.? 2. ?This behavior is unprofessional.? 3. ?This behavior is unacceptable.? 4. ?This behavior warrants a written warning.?
Which statement best reflects that the nurse manager has taken the first action in the deci-sion-making process?
a. "We could hire four additional nursing assistants." b. "We need to decrease patient falls." c. "Patient falls have decreased by 20%." d. "Here is the revised staffing schedule."
Reviewing the patient's report of laboratory test results as provided, the nurse realizes that which results are critical for the patient with a decreased level of consciousness?
1. glucose and serum osmolality 2. sodium and potassium levels 3. sodium and white blood cell count 4. glucose and white blood cell count
A patient with acute kidney injury is prescribed intermittent hemodialysis three times a week for 4 hours each session
The nurse will plan interventions to address what problems that can occur between sessions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fluid overload 2. Waste accumulation 3. Electrolyte imbalances 4. Hypotension 5. Infection