___ are a last resort for constipation
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Enemas
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A patient is brought by ambulance to the ED after suffering what the family thinks is a stroke. The nurse caring for this patient is aware that an absolute contraindication for thrombolytic therapy is what?
A) Evidence of hemorrhagic stroke B) Blood pressure of ? 180/110 mm Hg C) Evidence of stroke evolution D) Previous thrombolytic therapy within the past 12 months
An increase in the severity of signs and symptoms of a chronic disease is a/an
A. prognosis. B. acute exacerbation. C. etiology. D. immune response.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is on digoxin (Lanoxin). With myocarditis, the nurse is aware that which of these effects occurs with digoxin administration?
a. Increased inflammation b. Decreased inflammation c. Increased risk of toxicity d. Decreased risk of toxicity