The nurse is assessing a patient suspected of having bipolar disorder. Which information related to the physiology of circadian rhythms should the nurse consider during this assessment?
1. Personality patterns
2. Psychiatric diagnosis
3. Negative thought patterns
4. Sleep pattern
4. Sleep pattern
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A child in the ICU exhibits tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, and low pulse pressure in the extremities. Which of these signs is the best indicator of inadequate perfusion of blood?
A) Tachycardia B) Tachypnea C) Hypertension D) Low pulse pressure
Identify two characteristics of each of the following types of health delivery systems and indicate a country where the system of delivery is used. A. Entrepreneurial and permissive B. Welfare-oriented C. Universal and comprehensive D
Socialist and centrally planned
When focusing on temperature regulation of newborns and infants, the nurse understands that
a. Temperatures are basically the same for infants and older adults. b. Infants have well-developed temperature-regulating mechanisms. c. The normal temperature range gradually increases as the person ages. d. Newborns need to wear a cap to prevent heat loss.
MC Which one of the nursing interventions would not be done for a client with deep vein thrombosis?
A. Heparin therapy. B. Warm, moist compresses. C. Elevate foot of bed. D. Minimal ambulation.