The nurse assesses a reduction in a patient's peripheral vision. Which additional measure would be a priority during the assessment of this patient?
A. Intraocular pressure assessment
B. Retinal assessment
C. Cranial nerve assessment
D. Neck range of motion assessment
Answer: A
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A) Lack of T-cell activity or increase B) Evidence of deteriorating organ function C) Evidence of immune suppression D) Negative antigen–antibody reactions
The nurse is preparing to administer an anticoagulant when the patient says, "Why do I have these bruises on my arms?" The nurse reviews the patient's blood tests and notes an abnormal bleeding time
Based on the findings, the nurse decides to hold the medication and notifies the health care provider. This action, by the nurse, is an example of: a. thinking aloud. b. reviewing the literature. c. applying knowledge . d. role playing.
Dysfunctional behaviors indicate dysfunction in the group. What can an effective LPN manager do when dysfunction occurs?
1. Give the team his or her time and support. 2. Do the work himself or herself so that it gets done. 3. Go to the administrator and report on specific people who are showing these behaviors. 4. Require that the team ignore these behaviors and continue to move ahead.
The nurse plans to use a picture to show the area of the uterus that provides the force during a contraction, which is the:
a. lower portion. b. middle portion. c. upper portion. d. cervical portion.