A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of headache, palpitations, nausea, and dizziness. After determining that the patient is anxious, the nurse notes tachycardia and trembling. Which level of anxiety is this patient exhibiting?
a. Mild
b. Moderate
c. Severe
d. Panic
ANS: C
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A) He will have an erection exactly 1 hour after taking the drug. B) The drug should not be taken with a penile implant or any anatomic penile obstruction. C) Avoid drinking grapefruit juice for 2 days before and after taking the drug. D) It is important to know the cause of ED because sildenafil does not treat all causes.
An instructor explains that for an infection to spread from one person to another, a chain of events must occur. The instructor states that which of the following are considered "links" in the chain of infection? Select all that apply
1. Skin 2. Portal of entry 3. Elevated temperature 4. Susceptible host 5. Decreased defenses
The patient with an old knee injury says, "I think I have water on my knee again."
The nurse would prepare to conduct which tests to assess for that finding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Ballottement 2. Bulge sign 3. Phalen's test 4. Thomas test 5. Heberden's sign
Nurses can be health advocates in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply.)
a. Supporting their professional nursing organization when discussing upcoming legislation b. Discussing the upcoming classes with a neighbor c. Rallying for coverage for childhood immunizations d. Arranging for a patient to meet with case management for home health care e. Discussing a patient they are concerned about with a fellow student in the public cafeteria