A patient with pericarditis has been admitted to the CCU. The nurse caring for the patient knows that the most common clinical manifestation of pericarditis is what?
A) Palpitations
B) Chest pain
C) Burning sensation in chest
D) Pounding heart rate
B
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A new mother expresses concern to the nurse that her baby is crying and grunting when passing stool. What is the nurse's best response to this observation?
A) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is hard and dry." B) "This is normal behavior for infants due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system." C) "This indicates a blockage in the intestine and must be reported to the physician." D) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is black or green."
The nurse knows that this patient is vulnerable to a pH regulatory malfunction of the respiratory system:
a. A COPD patient who his O2 saturations over 96% b. A football player who just tore his ACL c. A patient who has strep throat d. A patient who just suffered TIA
Which data collected during the respiratory assessment would indicate the pediatric client is compromised? Select all that apply
1. Lung sounds clear to auscultation 2. Stridor 3. Substernal retractions 4. Nasal flaring 5. Strong cry
A child is admitted with acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse would expect the urinalysis during this acute phase to show:
a. Bacteriuria and hematuria. b. Hematuria and proteinuria. c. Bacteriuria and increased specific gravity. d. Proteinuria and decreased specific gravity.